Metapod 87/165
Set: Expedition Base Set
Released: Sep 15, 2002
Pokémon
Grass Type
Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 19 packs (5.3%)
Evolves From:
Caterpie
Evolves To: Butterfree
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #11
- Card Number 87/165
- Card RarityUncommon
- IllustratorYuichi Sawayama
- Release Date15/09/2002
- SeriesE-Card
- Expansion Expedition Base Set
- Evolves From
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points60 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Abilities
-
Poké-Body:
Exoskeleton
All damage done by attacks to Metapod is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks
- Rollout10

Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Metapod clinging to a leafy backdrop, its angular exoskeleton starkly outlined as it glares with a single, watchful eye, embodying defense and resilience.
Playability Overview
Metapod's damage reduction ability can provide strategic durability, but its low attack power and retreat cost limit its offensive and mobility potential in gradual defensive play.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Bug Life CycleThis Metapod card has a fascinating design that reflects its transformation stage. The vibrant green background and geometric patterns give it a unique look. It’s perfect for a page dedicated to evolution or metamorphosis, ideally paired with Caterpie and Butterfree to showcase the entire life cycle of this Pokémon.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Geometric / Evolution / Transformation

































