【The おーぱーつ Pokédex】 #0011 Metapod / トランセル

Name: Pokemon Data: Metapod (Japanese: トランセル)
Creator: OOPARTS

シランケド

The State of Our Creative Conjurations23 / 120%

Perhaps the Pokémon that makes your '21g soul' tremble hasn't appeared yet. But the sequel to your story is hidden within these Kotodama. Please, enjoy yourself to your heart's content.

"The history recorded within this OOPARTS Dex may not be the tale of the Generation 1 (1-151 151) creatures you hold so dear. Here, upon the page of # 0011 Metapod (トランセル), we unveil the OOPARTS data—hidden secrets never whispered in standard Pokedex art. Yet take heed: whether this tome speaks the absolute truth remains a riddle wrapped in mystery, even to us, its very creators."

About OOPARTS Pokémon Pokédex ▼

"Prepare to test the very limits of your imagination. Delve deep, with trembling excitement, into pure designs and the enigmatic lore of Pokémon. This 'OOPARTS Project' shatters the established conventions of Pokedex art, marking the commencement of a journey that belongs to you alone. (We must confess, these pages are rife with our own personal interpretations—pray, do look upon them with a forgiving eye.)"

No.0011：Metapod：とらんせる Pokédex

#	0011
English Name	Metapod	Official Pokédex
Japan Name	トランセル	Official Zukan
Generation	Generation 1 (1-151 151)
Region	Kanto Region (1-151 151)
Game Title	Pokémon Red and Blue
Related Titles	Pokémon Yellow
Related Games
Unique Tags	Harden Only

Awakening of Kotodama: The Etymology and Lore of 【トランセル】 and 【Metapod】
【TORANSERU】
*There are various theories ▼

📜 Research Note: The Origins of the Japanese Name 【トランセル】 = 【TORANSERU】

"Everyone, do you think the name 'トランセル (TORANSERU)' is just a mere label?"

Actually, hidden beneath its echo lies an astonishing history we've nearly forgotten, along with the very soul of its creators. Today, we redefine what a Pokédex can be—moving beyond the mere surface of information.

"I see! So it means 【A sanctuary of 『TRANS』formation held within a sturdy 『CELL』, where the spirit waits in a silent, dreamlike trance.】!"

[OOPARTS Memo] The True Resonance of "Romaji"
【TORANSERU】

"A Pokémon's name is perfected through a trinity: Japanese, English, and 'Romaji'—a unique Japanese incantation. It reflects the prayers and soul the creators poured into every single sound. This resonance, mirrored through the Latin alphabet, is the very source of the sanctuary that captures the world."

🌍 The Origins of the English Name 【Metapod】

"A name. It is the very first incantation that breathes life into an existence."

Etymologies slumbering in the abyss of languages worldwide, and lore passed down through generations. Let us now unravel the radiant truth engraved at their very roots.

"Aha! So that was it!? It comes from 【A protective 『Pod』, as unyielding as 『Metal』, shielding the life within.】!"

【21g of Soul】

A true name is a fragment of a forgotten, ancient spell. In this section, we untangle the 'etymologies' resting deep within the world's languages and the 'lore' passed down through ages, illuminating the true brilliance inscribed in the origins of their existence.
Listen closely to the melody of the Kotodama (Spirit of Language) echoing across thousands of years. *There are various theories.

Basic Info (Details) ▼

Category	Cocoon
Height	2'04"
Weight	21.8lbs
Gender	♂♀
Abilities	Shed Skin
Characteristic 1	It is waiting for the moment to evolve. At this stage, it can only harden, so it remains motionless to avoid attack.
Characteristic 2	Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can’t withstand a harsh attack.

Type 1	Bug
Type 2	None

EVOLUTION CHAIN

▶EVOLUTION-CHAIN LOG:
　A MAJESTIC CHRONICLE OF THE JOURNEY
　SHARED BY POKÉMON AND TRAINER.
　Behold the radiant glow of life,
　forged from their unceasing,
　mutual devotion.
　The tale of evolution, woven by eternal bonds,
　begins here and now—positively divine!

No.0010 Caterpie