Pokémon · Scarlet & Violet
Metapod
151 · #11 · Common · 2023
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Market reference
$0.18
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Card facts
Quick reference for collectors and graders.
- Set position
- 11 / 207
- Release year
- 2023
- Rarity
- Common
- HP
- 90
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Caterpie
- Evolves to
- Butterfree
- Retreat cost
- 3 energy
- Regulation mark
- G
- Illustrator
- Tika Matsuno
- Pokédex #
- 11
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
Card analysis
Computed from this card's stats and text — not a reposted price.
- Primary role
- Damage Prevention
- Damage efficiency
- 20 damage
- 20 per Energy
- Prize liability
- 1 Prize given up
- Single-prize attacker — favourable prize trades
- Setup
- Stage 1
- One evolution step from a Basic
Also does
Strategy & play
How Metapod plays — derived from its stats and the rules of the game, not an opinion.
- Needs Grass Energy to attack — your line must supply that color.
- Grass type, weak to Fire ×2 — a Fire attacker doing ≥45 effectively one-shots it.
- A single-prize attacker — prize-trade-positive against ex / V decks that give up two at a time.
- Retreat cost 3 — gets stranded Active if gusted; run Switch / Escape Rope or a Float Stone-style Tool.
- A Stage 1 — one step up from Caterpie; doesn’t help your opening hand, but quick to set up.
- Currently Standard-legal — usable in the main rotating format.
How to beat Metapod
- Exploit its Fire weakness — ≥45 damage one-shots it.
- Gust it before the evolution is set up.
- Trap it Active — 3 retreat means it can’t escape without help.
Competitive performance
From real Standard tournament decks over the last 180 days.
- Meta inclusion
- 0% of decks
- 3.21 copies on average · 19 decks
Plays well with
Cards most often run alongside this one in tournament decks over the last 180 days — ranked by how distinctive the pairing is.
More by Tika Matsuno
This card was illustrated by Tika Matsuno.
Building around Metapod?
Drop it into the deck builder for a live consistency score, synergy suggestions, and Standard legality checks.
About this card
"Even though it is encased in a sturdy shell, the body inside is tender. It can't withstand a harsh attack."
GTackle — 20
CCDefensive Posture
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks.
Weakness:R×2
Retreat cost:CCC
Tournament legality
Current legal status across competitive formats.
Upcoming events
View calendar →Tournaments and releases relevant to Metapod or 151.
Friendly Online Tournament
Aug 14, 2026
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Aug 14, 2026
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Aug 14, 2026
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Aug 14, 2026
Recent tournament results
View calendar →Tournaments from the past 30 days where Metapod was legal.
Oceania Open! | Season 3 - Week 7
today
Torneo Relámpago ⚡ #68 PTCG Live
today
RCC Underground #12 TRAINER POKEMON ONLY
today
Le Tournois Du DresseurPokeCharbie #122
today
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today
RoyalSquadTCG Online Tournament #1
today
Pricing reference
Latest snapshot from the upstream catalog. Actual marketplace prices fluctuate by condition, edition, and grade — use this as a reference, not a quote.
TCGPlayer (USD)
Updated 2026/07/12| Variant | Low | Mid | High | Market | Direct Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $0.07 | $0.20 | $19.98 | $0.18 | — |
| Reverse Holofoil | $1.30 | $3.03 | $99.00 | $2.77 | $3.35 |
Cardmarket (EUR)
Updated 2026/03/11| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-day average | €0.14 |
| 7-day average | €0.11 |
| 30-day average | €0.10 |
| Low | €0.02 |
| Trend price | €0.12 |
| Low (excellent+) | €0.02 |
| Reverse holo low | €1.00 |
| reverseHoloAvg1 | €2.77 |
| Reverse holo 7-day | €2.60 |
| reverseHoloSell | €2.55 |
| averageSellPrice | €0.09 |
| Reverse holo 30-day | €2.61 |
| Reverse holo trend | €2.66 |
Frequently asked
How can I tell if my Metapod is real?
Metapod is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.
What is Metapod worth?
As of the latest data, the current market reference price for Metapod is $0.18; there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.
What set is Metapod from?
Metapod is from the Pokémon set "151" in the Scarlet & Violet series, released in 2023.
What rarity is Metapod?
Metapod is a Common card in the 151 set.
Other Metapod printings
Same Pokémon card across other sets and rarities.
