Metapod (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

While metapod is classified as a cocoon pokemon, it bares more resemblance to a chrysalis. Its soft body is protected by a hard outer shell while it undergoes metamorphosis.  While this shell is said to be as hard as steel, a large sudden impact could cause its vulnerable body to pop out: leaving it completely exposed. It shares many physiological and behavioral characteristics with [[kakuna]], suggesting that they may have a distant relationship.  

Metapod posses a very limited range of movement, however by hardening their outer shell they can protect themselves from most kinds of enemies.  

In order to conserve as much energy as possible, metapod generally remain motionless. They can be very difficult to spot in the wild, because their green coloration helps them blend in with the tree-top canopies. If it is discovered by an enemy it is unable to do anything other than harden its outer shell. While this is enough to deter most predators it does not offer complete protection, as the metapod’s insides still remain soft and vulnerable. It’s second line of defense is to drop of the trees using string-shot. Because of its vulnerability metapod evolve rapidly into their final evolutionary stage.   

Metapod does not eat, it relies on the energy it stored as a [[caterpie]].