noun
1. Biology . A profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life history of an organism, as from the caterpillar to the pupa and from the pupa to the adult butterfly.
2. A complete change of form, structure, or substance, as transformation by magic or witchcraft.
3. any complete change in appearance, character, circumstances, etc.
4. A form resulting from any such change.
5. Pathology.
a. A type of alteration or degeneration in which tissues are changed: fatty metamorphosis of the liver.
b. The resultant form.
6. Botany. The structural or functional modification of a plant organ or structure during its development.
SOURCE: Dictionary.com
EX. Nincada metamorphizes into Ninjask and the shell, left behind, from its previous form awakens as the soul-stealing Bug-Ghost type with Wonderguard (an ability which makes it only vulnerable to Super Effective damage from Flying, Rock, Ghost, Fire, or Dark moves). But, quick tip, if you want to get a Shedninja, you have to have an open slot in your party when Nincada evolves.
