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Pokémon GO PvP guide

Metapod (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Metapod (Shadow) is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It currently has no ranked position in the leagues covered by PoGoCoach.

Type

Bug

Max CP

509

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT METAPOD (SHADOW)

Is Metapod (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

There is currently no ranking data for Metapod (Shadow) in the leagues covered by PoGoCoach, so its PvP role cannot be assessed from live data right now.

Metapod (Shadow) can evolve into Butterfree (Shadow), which is a niche PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #1136.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Metapod (Shadow) in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Bug Bite
bug

Fast Move · STAB

DMG4Energy+3Turns1DPT4.00EPT3.00

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

Tackle
normal

Fast Move

DMG3Energy+3Turns1DPT3.00EPT3.00

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Charged Moves

Struggle
normal

Charged Move

DMG35Energy cost100

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Metapod (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Metapod (Shadow)'s Bug typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • fire1.6×
  • flying1.6×
  • rock1.6×

Resistant to

  • fighting0.625×
  • grass0.625×
  • ground0.625×

Metapod (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO

Metapod (Shadow) Evolution

Caterpie (Shadow)
Metapod (Shadow)
Butterfree (Shadow)

Pokémon Similar to Metapod (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP

Araquanid
waterbug

Shares Bug typing · Great League #17

Araquanid (Shadow)
waterbug

Shares Bug typing · Mega Great League #33

Charjabug
bugelectric

Shares Bug typing · Mega Great League #40

Charjabug (Shadow)
bugelectric

Shares Bug typing · Mega Great League #44

Forretress (Shadow)
bugsteel

Shares Bug typing · Ultra League #43

Forretress
bugsteel

Shares Bug typing · Ultra League #32

More PoGoCoach tools

IV CalculatorCheck your Metapod (Shadow) PvP IVs and rank.Team BuilderFind teammates that cover Metapod (Shadow)'s weaknesses.PvP Battle AssistantBattle with Metapod (Shadow) and get live matchup advice.

Metapod (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is Metapod (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?

Metapod (Shadow) is weak to Fire (1.6×), Flying (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).