Metapod 2/106
Set: Flashfire
Released: May 7, 2014
Pokémon
Grass Type
Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 10.7 packs (9.3%)
Evolves From:
Caterpie
Evolves To: Butterfree
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About Metapod
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #11
- Card Number 2/106
- Card RarityUncommon
- Illustratorkawayoo
- Release Date07/05/2014
- SeriesXY
- Expansion Flashfire
- Evolves From
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points70 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Abilities
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Ability:
Adaptive Evolution
This Pokémon can evolve during your first turn or the turn you play it.
Attacks
- Harden


During your opponent's next turn, if this Pokémon would be damaged by an attack, prevent that attack's damage done to this Pokémon if that damage is 60 or less.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Metapod clinging to a tree trunk, blending seamlessly with the forest's shadows as sunlight filters through the foliage, emphasizing its hardened shell and patient endurance during evolution.
Playability Overview
Metapod's Adaptive Evolution ability enables quick evolution, but its limited attack and 70 HP make it more of a defensive setup card rather than a strong offensive option in competitive play.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Quiet Forest CornersThis card fits well on a calm, forest-themed page, especially in a spot that feels peaceful and introspective. It works great next to other Pokémon showing natural settings or transformation stages—like Caterpie or Butterfree—for a nice evolution flow.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Earth Tones / Evolution Stage / Hidden Spots














