Metapod
FireRed & LeafGreen · 39/112 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Nummer
39/112
Seltenheit
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
120
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Metapod
Metapod is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 39/112 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Metapod Price Analysis
The current market price for Metapod from FireRed & LeafGreen is $1.29 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $1.25 to a high of $1.25. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $67.50 — approximately 52.3x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $10.51. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +3.2% change. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 120 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, PSA 10, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: HEAVILY PLAYED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.90 | $0.88 | $0.88 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.97 | $1.04 | $1.04 | 44 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.99 | $2.86 | $2.86 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $67.50 | $67.50 | $67.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $10.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.28 | $1.57 | $1.57 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.29 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 41 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $12.99 | $12.95 | $12.95 | 8 |
Is Metapod a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Metapod typically hold steady value as part of complete set collections rather than as standalone investment pieces. 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.
