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Metapod

Metapod

Type
POKEMON
HP
80
Energy Type
G
Stage
STAGE1
Retreat Cost
CCC
Weakness
Rx2
Regulation Mark
D
Rarity
UNCOMMON
Illustrator
Asako Ito
Set
Rebel Clash (RCL)
Number
2/192

Abilities

Adaptive Evolution

This Pokémon can evolve during your first turn or the turn you play it.

Attacks

CCRam
20

It is waiting for the moment to evolve. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.

Rulings (3)

Can I use Rare Candy on a Scatterbug the first turn of the game or the turn that Scatterbug is played, since "Adaptive Evolution" says it can evolve in those cases?

No, you can't use Rare Candy to evolve in either of those conditions because the text on Rare Candy specifically prevents it.

Adaptive EvolutionRare Candy
Source: Scarlet & Violet FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2023-03-30)Mar 30, 2023Compendium →

Can I use Evosoda on a Caterpie the first turn of the game or the turn that Caterpie is played since "Adaptive Evolution" says it can evolve in those cases?

No, you can't use Evosoda to evolve in either of those conditions because the text on Evosoda specifically prevents it.

Adaptive EvolutionEvosoda
Source: TPCi Rules Team (2014-05-29)May 29, 2014Compendium →

Can I use Caterpie's "Adaptive Evolution" Ability to evolve into Metapod, then immediately use Metapod's "Adaptive Evolution" Ability to evolve into Butterfree all on the same turn?

Yes, you can.

Adaptive Evolution
Source: Flashfire FAQ (2014-05-08), TPCi Rules Team (2014-05-08)May 8, 2014Compendium →