Metapod
Metapod is a Uncommon Pokémon TCG printing from Great Encounters (#47). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $3.88 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2008. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Metapod suits collectors working on Great Encounters who need the Uncommon slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Metapod from Great Encounters?
Metapod is a Pokémon card in Great Encounters numbered 47. A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution. National Pokédex #11. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Metapod worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $3.88 for Metapod. Low and high spread runs $3.96 to $49.70. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $3.88; Normal: $0.63. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Great Encounters |
|---|---|
| Number | 47 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $3.88 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.23 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $3.88 |
| Normal | $0.63 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 70 |
|---|---|
| Types | Grass |
| Evolves from | Caterpie |
| Ram | GrassColorless 30 |
| Emerge | Once during your turn (before your attack), if Metapod is your Active Pokémon, you may flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a card that evolves from Metapod and put it onto Metapod. (This counts as evolving Metapod.) Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Metapod is affected by a Special Condition. |
| Weakness | Fire +20 |
How collectible is Metapod?
Metapod is listed as Uncommon in Great Encounters. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Metapod?
Catalog fields: set Great Encounters, rarity Uncommon. Illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Metapod from Great Encounters should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Metapod is catalogued as Uncommon printing in Great Encounters, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $3.88 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $3.88; Normal: $0.63).
- Illustrator Ken Sugimori has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $3.88 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Metapod worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $3.88 for ungraded Metapod from Great Encounters. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Metapod from?
Metapod is listed in Great Encounters (Diamond & Pearl) as card #47. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Metapod?
Our catalog lists Metapod as Uncommon in Great Encounters. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Metapod good for collectors or players?
Metapod includes gameplay stats in Great Encounters. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Metapod?
Finish variants of Metapod carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $3.88; Normal: $0.63 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.