Metapod
Base Set (Shadowless) · 054/102 · Common
Current Prices
Nummer
054/102
Seltenheit
Common
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
451
Last Updated
Feb 26, 2026
About Metapod
Metapod is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 054/102 in the expansion. This is the Unlimited variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Metapod Price Analysis
The current market price for Metapod from Base Set (Shadowless) is $4.59 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $5.00 to a high of $5.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $130.00 — approximately 28.3x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $29.00. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a -3.8% change. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 451 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Metapod
Professional grading is available for Metapod and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10, CGC 5, CGC 7 5, CGC 8, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, PSA 10, PSA 4. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: HEAVILY PLAYED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, MODERATELY PLAYED. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.44 | $3.44 | $3.44 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.85 | $1.85 | $1.85 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $20.75 | $20.00 | $21.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $130.00 | $106.07 | $106.07 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $18.95 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $33.60 | $33.60 | $33.60 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.73 | $1.73 | $1.73 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $7.96 | $7.96 | $7.96 | 83 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.59 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 111 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.69 | $0.53 | $0.53 | 54 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.71 | $0.73 | $0.73 | 49 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $2.48 | N/A | N/A | — |
Is Metapod a Good Investment?
As a common card, Metapod's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
