Metapod (トランセル, Toranseru^?, Transel in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Japanese Pokémon media franchise. In all aspects of the franchise, Metapod, as with all other Pokémon, are used to battle both wild, untamed Pokémon and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.^[1] Image File history File links Metapod2. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... Caterpie ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise. ... Butterfree ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise (a series of video games, anime, manga, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri). ... This article or section cites very few or no references or sources. ... Caterpie ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise. ... Butterfree ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise (a series of video games, anime, manga, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri). ... A series of screenshots depicting Abra evolving into Kadabra In the fictional Pokémon universe, evolution ) is a change in form of a Pokémon, usually accompanied by an increase in statistic values. ... Caterpie ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise. ... Butterfree ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise (a series of video games, anime, manga, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri). ... The official Pokémon logo. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... The tough brown cocoon of an Emperor Gum Moth. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The or meter (see spelling differences) is a measure of length. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass in a number of different systems, including various systems of units of mass that formed part of English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... It has been suggested that Shiny Pokémon be merged into this article or section. ... Japanese  ) is a language spoken by over 130 million people, mainly in Japan, but also by Japanese emigrant communities around the world. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... A media franchise is an intellectual property involving the characters, setting, and trademarks of an original work of media (usually a work of fiction), such as a film, a work of literature, a television program, or a video game. ... It has been suggested that Shiny Pokémon be merged into this article or section. ... Since Pokémon Crystal, trainers in the video games can be male or female. ...

Metapod’s name is probably a combination of “metamorphosis” and “pod”. Its Japanese name, Transel, comes from the words transformation and shell. The name Metapod refers to the species as a whole, as well as to individual specimens in the games, anime, manga, trading cards, and other media. Look up transformation in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Various seashells Danielle A shell is the hard, rigid outer covering, or integument, allanimals. ...

Biological characteristics

Metapod appear as large, bright-green chrysalis, and only their eyes are visible within. Inside, a Metapod’s body is very weak and tender, making it extremely vulnerable while its shell is still soft. Although the shell quickly hardens to the toughness of an iron slab, Metapod is still at risk, as a harsh impact may damage its soft body inside or even cause it to pop out. For this reason, and to conserve energy, Metapod barely move, instead preparing themselves within its shell for its impending evolution. Its design is based off of a typical butterfly chrysalis, most likely closely resembling a Swallowtail butterfly pupa.^[2] Cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha) pupa Chrysalis redirects here: for other meanings see Chrysalis (disambiguation). ... Butterfly Chrysalis Monarch Butterfly Chrysalis For the record label created in 1969, see Chrysalis Records. ... Author: Latreille, 1802 Type species: Papilio machaon (Common Yellow Swallowtail) Diversity: 26 genera 605 species Genera Subfamily Baroniinae Baronia Subfamily Parnassiinae Archon Hypermnestra Parnassus Luehdorfia Bhutantis Alancastria Serecinus Subfamily Papilioninae Eurytides Graphium Iphiclides Lamproptera Mimoides Protesilaus Protographium Teinopalpus Atrophaneura Battus Byasa Cressida Euryades Losaria Ornithoptera Pachliopta Parides Pharmacophagus Trogonoptera Troides...

Shiny Metapods are colored bright orange.

In the video games

Metapod are featured in the Pokémon video game series. Originally in Japanese, but later translated into other languages, the games have sold over 143 million copies worldwide.^[3] Pokemon logo This article deals with the video games. ...

Metapod evolve from Caterpie, and can sometimes be caught wild (Viridian Forest and Ilex Forest) in the same locations where Caterpie appear. Wild Metapod are often at higher levels and will evolve more quickly, however, a Metapod caught in the wild will only know Harden as its sole move. In contrast, a Metapod which has been evolved from a Caterpie patiently raised by the player will also remember its Tackle and String Shot attacks. In the first generation games, a Metapod evolved from a Caterpie did not learn Harden, simply retaining Tackle and String Shot, but since the release of the second generation games has learned Harden upon evolution- providing that the trainer lets the Caterpie evolve at level seven. Caterpie ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise. ...

All Pokémon have specific statistical ratings of the qualities, such as power, speed, and vitality, which help them in battles. All ratings can be improved by certain costly items available in the game.^[4] Metapod's statistics are more or less above average. It looses some attack strength compared to its pre-evolved form Caterpie, but gains some more defensive power. Metapod are usually only used in battle to gain the needed experience to evolve into its final form, Butterfree. A statistic or stat, in role-playing games, is a piece of data which represents a particular aspect of a fictional character. ... Butterfree ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise (a series of video games, anime, manga, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri). ...

Like Metapod's counterparts, Kakuna, Cascoon, and Silcoon, Metapod can evolve extremely quickly compared to other Pokémon (it normally evolves in three levels), and Metapod also appear in the Nintendo 64 game Pokémon Snap, hanging from trees over the River area, similar to the Kakuna in the Tunnel area. Kakuna , Cocoon in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Cascoon is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... Silcoon is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... The Nintendo 64 ) is Nintendos third home video game console, and its third home video game console for the international market. ... Pokémon Snap ) is a video game developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. ... Kakuna , Cocoon in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

In the anime

The Pokémon anime series and films are a meta-series of adventures separate from the canon that most of the Pokémon video games (excepting Pokémon Yellow^[5]) follow. The anime features the quest of Ash Ketchum,^[6] a young Pokémon trainer, as he and several other companions travel around the world with their Pokémon partners. Original run Original Series: April 1, 1997 – November 14, 2002 September 8, 1998 – October 25, 2003 Advanced Generation: November 21, 2002 – September 14, 2006 November 1, 2003 – March 3, 2007 Diamond & Pearl: September 28, 2006 – April 20, 2007/June 4, 2007 – No. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Film is a term that encompasses individual motion pictures, the field of film as an art form, and the motion picture industry. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition is the fourth game in the Pokémon video game series in Japan, and the third in North America and Europe. ... Ash Ketchum is the protagonist of the anime Pokémon. ...

Ash’s Caterpie evolved into a Metapod in record time. He was then challenged by another trainer, named Samurai. After Metapod beat Samurai’s Pinsir, Samurai sent out his own Metapod. The two stubborn trainers got into a Harden contest, trying to outdo each other and to physically attack due to Metapod's sole technique being Harden, which frustrated Misty to no end. Soon after, a swarm of Beedrill attacked, and Metapod’s shell was pierced as it moved to protect Ash. Despite the short time it had spent as Metapod, however, it evolved and emerged from the shell as a mature Butterfree (Dexter claimed that a Metapod generally evolves into Butterfree within a week of its previous evolution). Ash Ketchum is the protagonist of the anime Pokémon. ... Pinsir , Kailios) are one of the 493   fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Beedrill , Spear) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon media franchise (a series of video games, anime, manga, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri). ... Butterfree ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise (a series of video games, anime, manga, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri). ...

The next time a Metapod appears was as one of Bugsy's Pokémon in "Gettin' the Bugs Out". Being surprisingly strong, it took out Ash's Chikorita with relative ease before succumbing to a Thunder from Pikachu. Chikorita (チコリータ Chikoriita in Japanese, Endivie in German and Germignon in French) is a fictional character in the Pokémon franchise. ...

It is interesting to note that, during evolution, Metapod are one of the very few Pokémon species in the anime to leave behind a remnant of its old form, instead of transforming completely,^[7] However, in Pokémon 4Ever (4th movie), Ash, Sammy, Pikachu and Celebi watch a group of Metapod evolving into Butterfree during the night, yet the Metapod evolve the same way all Pokémon evolve, simply by taking on the shape of their next stage. The same thing happens in "Caterpie's Big Dilemma". Butterfree ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise (a series of video games, anime, manga, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri). ...

In the manga

In the Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu! manga, which loosely parallels the storyline of the anime, Ash’s Caterpie evolved into Metapod while they were having lunch with Misty. Later, at the Cerulean City Pokémon Gym, Misty had challenged Ash to win the Cascade badge from her, and Metapod evolved during the match, turning the tide of the battle. In Pokémon Adventures, Yellow was reluctant to let Kitty the Caterpie evolve. In a dire circumstance, though, it finally evolved into Metapod to block a Hyper Beam aimed at Yellow, and then evolved again immediately.^[8] This is a list of the major cities and locations from the fictional Kanto region featured in the Pokémon series. ... A screenshot from Pokémon LeafGreen, showing the player in Blaines gym on Cinnabar Island Pokémon gyms are buildings situated throughout the fictional Pokémon world, where Pokémon trainers can train or compete to qualify for Pokémon League competitions. ... This article or section is incomplete and may require expansion and/or cleanup. ...

In in other media

Metapod in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

In the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Metapod are a seldom-appearing grass Pokémon, featured on one card each in the Base Set (as well as Base Set 2 and the Legendary Collection), Neo Discovery, Expedition, and EX FireRed/LeafGreen. In all but the base sets, it is less common than Caterpie.
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References

• The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Publications

• Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
• Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Snap Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., 1999. ASIN B000CDZP9G
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
• Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4

Manga volumes

• Ono, Toshihiro. Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu! Graphic Novel. VIZ Media LLC, September 9 1999. ISBN 1-56931-378-4
• Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. Pokémon Adventures, Volume 7: The Yellow Caballero: The Pokémon Elite. VIZ Media LLC, January 2003. ISBN 1-56931-851-4

Notes

1. ^ Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire Review (page 1) Ign.com. Retrieved on March 3, 2007.
2. ^ Pokédex entry for Metapod Serebii.net URL accessed 13:52, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
3. ^ "The Ultimate Game Freak: Interview with Satoshi Tajiri", TimeAsia.com URL Accessed July 12, 2006 (Waybacked).
4. ^ List of Power-up Items, IGN.com.
5. ^ Pokémon Yellow Critical Review Ign.com. Retrieved on March 3, 2007
6. ^ Pokémon anime overview Psypokes.com. URL Accessed May 25, 2006.
7. ^ Episode 4 - Challenge of the Samurai Serebii.net URL accessed 14:05, 10 July 2006 (UTC)
8. ^ Metapod's manga appearance Serebii.net URL accessed 14:01, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

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External links

• Official Pokémon website
• Metapod at Bulbapedia, a Pokémon-centric wiki
• Metapod’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry at Serebii.net
• Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
• PsyPoke Pokédex entry
• WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Metapod Previously hosted by Wikibooks