Metapod
Base Set (Shadowless) · 054/102 · Common
Current Prices
Zestaw
Base Set (Shadowless)Numer
054/102
Rzadkość
Common
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
152
Last Updated
Mar 3, 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 1st_Edition 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 $15.98 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $13.15 to a high of $13.15. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $99.00 — approximately 6.2x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $7.65. Over the past 30 days, Metapod has increased in value by +21.5%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 152 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, CGC 9 5, PSA 10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $7.00 | $6.70 | $6.70 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $11.46 | $10.63 | $10.63 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $15.98 | $13.15 | $13.15 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $7.92 | $7.96 | $7.96 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.28 | $5.01 | $5.01 | 0 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $7.65 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $25.00 | $18.95 | $18.95 | 2 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.50 | $3.44 | $3.44 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $34.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $9.51 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $21.76 | $20.00 | $21.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $10.50 | $122.22 | $122.22 | 1 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $7.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | SGC 7 5 | $19.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $16.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $15.00 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $26.00 | $33.60 | $33.60 | 25 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $12.95 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $10.50 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $23.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $99.00 | $106.07 | $106.07 | 29 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $36.23 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 1 | $102.50 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.99 | $1.85 | $1.85 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $11.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $4.25 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $12.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 12 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.18 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 7 |
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. 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.
