Metapod
Base Set · 054/102 · Common
Current Prices
Coleção
Base SetNúmero
054/102
Raridade
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
3,367
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 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 Base Set is $0.93 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.33 to a high of $1.47. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $70.00 — approximately 75.3x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $45.00. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +1.2% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (3,367+), 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: BGS 8 5, BGS 9, CGC 10, CGC 4, CGC 5 5, CGC 7, CGC 7 5, CGC 8. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, HEAVILY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.66 | $1.66 | $1.66 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $30.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 16 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $4.73 | $4.73 | $4.73 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $9.00 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $3.25 | $19.95 | $19.95 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.50 | $10.90 | $10.90 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $8.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $70.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $15.07 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $20.85 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $3.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $23.50 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 21 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.24 | $0.25 | $0.28 | 198 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.93 | $0.33 | $1.47 | 897 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.45 | $2.19 | $2.99 | 10 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $8.50 | $12.49 | $12.49 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $45.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 22 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.90 | $1.45 | $1.45 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.98 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $1.69 | $1.39 | $1.39 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $9.01 | $9.01 | $9.01 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $19.99 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $6.99 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.40 | $0.10 | $0.40 | 719 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.45 | $0.30 | $0.75 | 1,057 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.31 | $0.17 | $0.34 | 345 |
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. 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.
