#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.
Metapod is a Bug-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Metapod is a Bug-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It resists Grass, Fighting, Ground.
- Fire2× damage
- Flying2× damage
- Rock2× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Fighting0.5× damage
- Ground0.5× damage
Metapod has no type immunities.
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.
Fire-type counters
Flying-type counters
Want the full picture? See Metapod's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
