Metagross 49/98

Name: Metagross #49 - Ancient Origins | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: xy7-49
Price: 0.3 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Ancient Origins Released: Aug 12, 2015

Pokémon

Metal Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 19.5 packs (5.1%) Evolves From: Metang

Raw Prices

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normal

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0.30 $0.06 (25.00%)

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reverse Holofoil

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0.75 $0.05 (7.14%)

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cracked Ice Holofoil

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1.85 $0.01 (0.54%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	191.00	—	x255
PSA9	18.00	—	x24
PSA8	14.00	—	x19

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 9 Mint
3
50.00%
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PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
1
16.67%
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PSA 7 Near Mint
1
16.67%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 5 Excellent
1
16.67%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Metagross 49/98 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.30 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.53

$0.30

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Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.30 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 Metagross

Metang combined to form it. With four brains, it has the intelligence of a supercomputer.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Metagross
National Pokédex #[376]
Card Number 49/98
Card RarityRare
IllustratorkirisAki
Release Date12/08/2015
SeriesXY
Expansion Ancient Origins
Evolves From
Metang
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionHoenn
Generation Generation 3

Card Attributes

Energy Type Metal
Health Points150 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Resistance Psychic -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×4

Abilities

Ability: Magnetic Warp
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may switch your Active Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. If you do, your opponent switches his or her Active Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.

Attacks

Iron Cannon80+
You may discard all Metal Energy attached to this Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 80 more damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Metagross charging forward aggressively across a rocky terrain under a partly cloudy sky, with its intense red eyes focused and its metallic limbs raised, ready to strike with powerful force.

Playability Overview

Metagross’s ability to force both players to switch Active Pokémon offers strategic board control, while its high-damage attack can punish energy investment but requires careful energy management due to heavy retreat cost.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Magnetic MightThis Metagross card has a striking presence with its metallic sheen and intense gaze. It deserves a spot on a "Power-Up" page where heavy hitters reside. The dynamic pose and the bright, bold colors make it stand out beautifully next to other Steel-types like Scizor or Lucario, emphasizing that strong, battle-ready vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Steel / Fierce / Bold Metallic / Power Play / Techno Battle

Metagross 49/98