Metapod 4/83

Name: Metapod #4 - Generations | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: g1-4
Price: 0.35 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Generations Released: Feb 22, 2016

Pokémon

Grass Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 12.5 packs (8.0%) 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
Metapod
National Pokédex #11
Card Number 4/83
Card RarityUncommon
Illustratorkawayoo
Release Date22/02/2016
SeriesXY
Expansion Generations
Evolves From
Caterpie
Evolves To
Butterfree
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

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 into the shaded forest surroundings while bathed in soft, early morning light, embodying patience and quiet strength amid the tranquil wilderness.

Playability Overview

Metapod’s ability to evolve immediately and Harden’s damage prevention can provide solid early-game defense, but its low offensive potential limits its standalone playability.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Forest QuietudeThis Metapod card fits nicely in a calm forest scene page. Use it as a low-key page anchor surrounded by early-stage Grass types or Pokémon that symbolize growth and patience. The peaceful woodland art sets a quiet, natural mood for the whole layout.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Earthy Green / Growth Stage / Woodland Life