Metapod 54/102

Name: Metapod #54 - Base | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base1-54
Price: 0.83 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

Raw Prices

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

0.83 $0.26 (23.85%)

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unlimited Shadowless

Found in Booster Packs

4.98 $0.10 (1.97%)

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first Edition Shadowless

Found in Booster Packs

29.56 $1.45 (5.16%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	91.11	16.73%	x110
PSA9	47.12	12.22%	x57
PSA8	35.21	1.53%	x42
PSA7	20.50	—	x25

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	168.26	—	x34
PSA9	54.86	—	x11
PSA8	32.56	24.18%	x6.5
PSA7	33.48	123.65%	x6.7

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	543.07	9.12%	x18
PSA9	78.31	7.87%	x2.6
PSA8	49.99	—	x1.7
PSA7	32.81	—	x1.1

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
283
25.70%
$91.11
PSA 9 Mint
482
43.78%
$47.12
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
186
16.89%
$35.21
PSA 7 Near Mint
69
6.27%
$20.50
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
36
3.27%
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PSA 5 Excellent
21
1.91%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
12
1.09%
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PSA 3 Very Good
4
0.36%
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PSA 2 Good
1
0.09%
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PSA 1 Poor
2
0.18%
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Is Metapod 54/102 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.83 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $33.14

$0.83

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$20.50

PSA 7 −$11.00

$35.21

PSA 8 +$1.80

$47.12

PSA 9 +$12.16

$91.11

PSA 10 +$50.44

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.83 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

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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

Metapod 54/102