Metapod 46/123
Set: HeartGold & SoulSilver Base
Released: Feb 10, 2010
Pokémon
Grass Type
Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 12.7 packs (7.9%)
Evolves From:
Caterpie
Evolves To: Butterfree
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About Metapod
It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #11
- Card Number 46/123
- Card RarityUncommon
- IllustratorTomokazu Komiya
- Release Date10/02/2010
- SeriesHeartGold & SoulSilver
- Expansion HeartGold & SoulSilver Base
- 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 Points80 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Abilities
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Poké-Body:
Green Shield
Each of your Grass Pokémon has no Weakness.
Attacks
- Sharpen20


Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Metapod clinging to a bamboo stalk, its green segmented shell gleaming in warm sunlight, surrounded by a vibrant, textured background suggesting a natural, serene environment.
Playability Overview
Metapod’s Green Shield ability offers strong team-wide defensive value by negating weaknesses, making it a strategic choice for protecting Grass-type Pokémon despite its low attack power.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Cocooned SerenityThis Metapod artwork has a tranquil vibe, showing its shell against a warm, sunlit background. Group it with other serene Pokémon that evoke a sense of growth and transformation, like Butterfree or even some Grass types. It contrasts beautifully with dynamic battle cards, so give it a peaceful nook in your binder.Additional Binder Suggestions: Garden / Calm / Soft Green / Evolution / Nature's Embrace

































