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Metapod
The shell covering this Pokémon's body is as hard as an iron slab. Metapod does not move very much. It stays still because it is preparing its soft innards for evolution inside the hard shell.
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Metapod Weaknesses and Strengths
Metapod is a Bug type Pokemon. When dealing damage with Bug Type Moves, they will deal an additional 20% damage.
| Weak Against | |
| Types | Damage |
 Flying |
160% |
 Rock |
160% |
 Fire |
160% |
| Resistant Against | |
| Types | Damage |
 Fighting |
62.5% |
 Ground |
62.5% |
 Grass |
62.5% |
Best Moves for Metapod in Pokemon GO
Below you can find the best Fast Move and Charge Move combo for Metapod.
We simulate the damage (DPS) of two moves combined and then rank them based on how much damage they deal over a period of time (CDPS).
| Fast Move | Charge Move | DPS | CDPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Struggle  | 27.91 | 71.84 |
| Tackle | Struggle | 25.91 | 71.82 |
All Moves for Metapod
Below are all the moves that Metapod can learn. Some moves are only available using Elite TM items.
| Move | Type | Power | DPS | Duration | Energy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle | Charged | 35 | 15.91 | 2200ms | 0 |
| Bug Bite | Quick | 5 | 12 | 500ms | 6 |
| Tackle | Quick | 5 | 10 | 500ms | 5 |
Metapod Evolution
 Caterpie |
Requires
12x Candy |  Metapod |
Metapod |
Requires
50x Candy |  Butterfree |
Best Metapod Raid Counters in Pokemon GO
Below you can find the best counters for Metapod Raids and the best movesets to use. We run a simulation with every Pokemon GO in our database to figure out the quickest time to defeat (TTK) Metapod in a raid.
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