#0011
— Cocoon Pokémon
Metapod
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Metapod is a bug-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 205 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 30) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Shed Skin ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Metapod. Build around what Metapod actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Metapod takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Metapod into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Defense (55)
- Lowest stat
- Attack (20)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- slow (base 30)
- BST
- 205 (low for the format)
Metapod is a bug-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 205 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 30) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Shed Skin ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Metapod. Build around what Metapod actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Metapod
Metapod is the Cocoon Pokémon a Bug type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 205 with Shed Skin as its ability.
What is Metapod weak to?
Metapod is a Bug-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It resists Grass, Fighting, Ground.
How to counter Metapod
To counter Metapod in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire or Flying or Rock moves and can withstand its Bug STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Metapod in competitive teams
Metapod can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Metapod on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
