Metapod 39/112

Name: Metapod #39 - FireRed & LeafGreen | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ex6-39
Price: 1.37 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: FireRed & LeafGreen Released: Sep 1, 2004

Pokémon

Grass Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 18 packs (5.6%) Evolves From: Caterpie Evolves To: Butterfree

Raw Prices

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1.37 $0.02 (1.48%)

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22.75

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	49.83	374.12%	x36

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	500.00	—	x22
PSA9	15.00	—	x0.7
PSA8	53.03	19.44%	x2.3
PSA7	7.00	—	x0.3

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
3
23.08%
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PSA 9 Mint
8
61.54%
$49.83
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
1
7.69%
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PSA 7 Near Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
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0.00%
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PSA 5 Excellent
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
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PSA 3 Very Good
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0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
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PSA 1 Poor
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0.00%
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Is Metapod 39/112 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $1.37 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $33.76

$1.37

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$49.83

PSA 9 +$13.98

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PSA 10 —

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $1.37 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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Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Metapod
National Pokédex #[11]
Card Number 39/112
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorAtsuko Nishida
Release Date01/09/2004
SeriesEX
Expansion FireRed & LeafGreen
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 Points80 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Abilities

Poké-Body: Energy Protection
Any damage done to Metapod by attacks is reduced by 10 for each Energy attached to Metapod. You can't reduce more than 30 damage in this way.

Attacks

Sharpen20

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Metapod clinging to a tree trunk amidst lush foliage, bathed in dappled sunlight filtering through the vibrant, leafy canopy of a serene forest.

Playability Overview

Metapod’s Energy Protection reduces damage with energy investment, encouraging a defensive strategy that buys time to evolve, but its low attack and limited damage reduction cap challenge its long-term sustainability.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Hidden HavenThis Metapod card has such a serene, leafy backdrop that it radiates a tranquil forest vibe. It’s perfect for a "Nature Retreat" page. Pair it with other Pokémon that evoke a sense of calm, like Butterfree or some Grass-type evolutions, to enhance that peaceful atmosphere.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Serene / Soft Green / Nature Protection / Cocooning

Metapod 39/112

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