Metapod 54/102

Name: Metapod #54 - Base | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base1-54
Price: 0.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Base Set Released: Jan 9, 1999

Pokémon

Grass Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 5.3 packs (18.9%) Evolves From: Caterpie Evolves To: Butterfree

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

0.99 $0.07 (7.61%)

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unlimited Shadowless

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4.96 $0.04 (0.81%)

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first Edition Shadowless

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24.60 $2.60 (11.82%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	84.96	55.38%	x86
PSA9	41.70	1.02%	x42
PSA8	33.81	4.55%	x34
PSA7	20.50	—	x21

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	175.98	32.26%	x35
PSA9	47.34	10.51%	x9.5
PSA8	38.69	24.61%	x7.8
PSA7	14.97	55.29%	x3.0

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	401.89	15.50%	x16
PSA9	115.32	39.80%	x4.7
PSA8	49.99	—	x2.0
PSA7	32.81	14.56%	x1.3

About Metapod

It is vulnerable to attack because its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Metapod
National Pokédex #11
Card Number 54/102
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date09/01/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Base Set
Evolves From
Caterpie
Evolves To
Butterfree
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points70 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Stiffen
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Metapod during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)
Stun Spore20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Metapod clinging to a dark tree branch, its green, segmented shell blending with the shadowy forest backdrop, while its solemn eye gazes forward, embodying stillness and hidden strength.

Playability Overview

Metapod offers defensive utility with its Stiffen ability, relying on coin flips to reduce damage, while Stun Spore adds occasional status control, making it a strategic but somewhat inconsistent support Pokémon.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Cocooned PotentialThis Metapod card has such a serene vibe with its soft green shades and the subtle texture of its cocoon. It’s perfect for a page dedicated to evolution and growth. Pair it with Caterpie and Butterfree for a nice transition, capturing the life cycle beautifully.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Vintage / Transformation / Evolution Cycle