Metapod

HP

92

Physical ATK

×0.81

Special ATK

×0.84

Defense

55

Special defense

25

Speed

91

Physical and special attacks use different attack factors. Defense and special defense affect the matching incoming damage category; they are not flat percentages of damage blocked. Speed is the game’s base movement value.

A deliberate pick for players who enjoy the constraint

Metapod can follow a clear single-type Bug plan, but we would not choose it for movement comfort. At 91 speed, it is the slowest of these first 16 partners.

Its special factor is only slightly higher than physical. Paying 400 coins to change the start is not automatically better than developing Bug Bite while learning spacing.

Our recommendation combines this partner’s move options and base stats with the records available. These saved boards predate the expanded move pool; they show recorded runs, not win rates or a current-patch build test. Browse the records →

These are priorities and alternatives, not three attacks you receive or fire together. The selected slot keeps casting; existing projectiles, placed fields and temporary buffs can remain after switching. Bonds let several moves keep casting from one selected group.

A buff cast adds a stack rather than instantly granting the maximum bonus. Refresh it, return to damage before it expires, or combine it with damage in a Bond. It affects your player, not the whole team. Do not pass up a useful damage upgrade just to complete this list.

Default route

Bug Bite

physical · Bug

Keep the free physical opening for a direct Power evolution goal.

X-ScissorLv. 5 Bug Bite + Power

Optional special pivot

Signal Beam

special · Bug

Bouncing projectiles offer another pattern with the slightly stronger factor. Power supports this evolution too.

MegahornLv. 5 Signal Beam + Power

Approach control

String Shot

physical · Bug

The slowing trap can organize space. Select the move to lay more traps, or bond it with damage; already placed traps remain until they trigger or expire.

Sticky WebLv. 5 String Shot + Reflexes

Upgrade order

1. Choose the physical default or an already-unlocked special start before taking category buffs.
2. Build the chosen attack and its evolution requirement.
3. Use control and movement upgrades when the route closes; another attack does not increase movement speed.

If the cards do not cooperate: Stay with upgraded Bug Bite if Signal Beam is late. Bug Buzz is special, but its surrounding aura still requires careful nearby spacing.

We would pair Metapod with a teammate willing to maintain a clear, manageable retreat path. That is movement discipline, not a hidden defensive bonus.

Wartortle

Consider Bubble →

Wartortle can choose slow. Follow a common route rather than expect Metapod to chase a faster partner.

Charmeleon

Consider Ember →

Charmeleon gives ranged damage. Agree on the next direction early to avoid last-second turns through enemies.

Kanto pairings to try, not an all-roster co-op ranking or a tested best team. Each player manages their own active slot and buffs. A partner knowing a move does not mean it keeps casting throughout the run.

1. Turn early

   At 91 base speed, waiting for the gap to close is a poor test. Choose the next lane while it remains open.

2. Compare levels before pivoting

   The 0.84 special versus 0.81 physical gap is small. Existing upgrades can matter more.

3. Keep protection personal

   Harden is a personal defense buff. It does not give a teammate shared protection.

These are the cards this partner can learn, including its default attack. They are choices, not a loadout you receive at once. An evolution requires the base move at its maximum level and the listed stat card; attack names alone do not imply extra effects such as healing.

Physical attacks 8

Tackle

Normal · Melee

Charges in an arc at everything in front of you.

Take DownLv. 5 Tackle + Vigor

Quick Attack

Normal · Dash

You dash at the enemy like lightning and hit everything on the way.

Extreme SpeedLv. 5 Quick Attack + Sprint

Body Slam

Normal · Melee

A full-weight tackle: slow, short and brutal.

Giga ImpactLv. 5 Body Slam + Power

Bug BiteDEFAULT

Bug · Melee

A quick bite in a short arc.

X-ScissorLv. 5 Bug Bite + Power

String Shot

Bug · Mines

Leaves webs on the ground that trap and greatly slow whoever steps on them.

Sticky WebLv. 5 String Shot + Reflexes

Substitute

Normal · Turret

A decoy that stays behind shooting for you.

Double TeamLv. 5 Substitute + Armor

Rapid Spin

Normal · Spin

You spin in place, hitting everything around you several times.

Tri AttackLv. 5 Rapid Spin + Sprint

U-turn

Bug · Dash

You dash through the enemies, hitting everyone in your path.

Leech LifeLv. 5 U-turn + Synthesis

Special attacks 4

Hyper Voice

Normal · Burst

A sound wave that spreads in every direction.

UproarLv. 5 Hyper Voice + Reflexes

Bug Buzz

Bug · Aura

A constant vibration that pounds everything nearby.

SwarmLv. 5 Bug Buzz + Synthesis

Hyper Beam

Normal · Charge

Charges for a moment and fires a huge beam that pierces everything.

Prismatic LaserLv. 5 Hyper Beam + Power

Signal Beam

Bug · Bounce

A flash that bounces between enemies.

MegahornLv. 5 Signal Beam + Power

Buff cards 4

Swords Dance

Normal · Buff

Deals no damage: builds (physical) ATTACK while active.

Nasty Plot

Normal · Buff

Deals no damage: builds SPECIAL ATTACK while active.

Agility

Normal · Buff

Deals no damage: builds SPEED while active.

Harden

Normal · Buff

Deals no damage: builds DEFENSE while active.

Metapod belongs to the Kanto collection and has common rarity. Check the Kanto pool when choosing a regional Gacha pull; a pull does not guarantee a specific species. Compare Gacha pools and pity rules →

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