Legendary Collection·#54·2002
Metapod, the Cocoon Pokémon, is a beloved Bug-type from Generation I, serving as the evolutionary bridge between Caterpie and Butterfree, symbolizing transformation and resilience. This specific Metapod card, number 54 from the 2002 Legendary Collection, is a common variant from a highly collectible set known for its unique reprints and iconic reverse holo pattern. Here, visitors can delve into Metapod's Pokédex lore, understand its card mechanics including HP, energy costs, and attacks like "Stiffen" and "Stun Spore," and trace its edition history.
Read more ↓Metapod is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, evolving from Caterpie and before Butterfree. As a cocoon Pokémon, Metapod's primary defense mechanism is its hard outer shell, which it uses to protect itself while undergoing metamorphosis. Its Pokédex entries often highlight its vulnerability during this stage, stating that it can only harden its shell and is otherwise defenseless. In the anime, Ash's Caterpie evolved into Metapod early in his journey, famously using "Harden" repeatedly. Metapod’s diet in the wild consists of tree sap and leaves, much like its pre-evolution, Caterpie. Despite its seemingly passive nature, Metapod represents a crucial stage of evolution, symbolizing patience and transformation. Its role in the games is typically as an early-game Pokémon that quickly evolves, providing players with a stronger Butterfree for battles. Metapod's cultural significance lies in its depiction of a transitional phase, a common theme in nature, and it is instantly recognizable to fans of the franchise as a foundational Kanto Pokémon. Its simple design belies its important biological function within the Pokémon world.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
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