Metapod
Base Set 2 · 81 · Common
Current Prices
Zestaw
Base Set 2Numer
81
Rzadkość
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
2,055
Last Updated
Mar 4, 2026
About Metapod
Metapod is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 81 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. 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 Base Set 2 is $0.72 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.45 to a high of $1.99. Over the past 30 days, Metapod has increased in value by +42.6%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (2,055+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Metapod
Professional grading is available for Metapod and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 85 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $59.90 | $59.90 | $59.90 | 90 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $0.72 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $1.00 | $0.45 | $1.99 | 1,880 |
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. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. 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.
