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Metapod
Grass Pokémon Common Base Set 2
Card profile
Card year
2000
Feb 24, 2000
Set release
B2
Base Set 2 · Base
Catalog appearances
19
19 sets · 1999-2025
Pokemon debut
Generation I
Kanto · 1996
Evolution
Card details
Released
Feb 24, 2000
Year
2000
Series
Base
Set size
130
Card number
#81 of 130
Stage
Stage 1
National Dex
#011
Artist
Ken Sugimori
Level
Lv.21
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Screen appearances
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Catalog appearances
Journey Together
Mar 28, 2025 · #2 · Common
$0.27
151
Sep 22, 2023 · #11 · Common
$4.86
Fusion Strike
Nov 12, 2021 · #2 · Uncommon
$0.36
Rebel Clash
May 1, 2020 · #2 · Uncommon
$1.28
Hidden Fates
Aug 23, 2019 · #2 · Uncommon
$0.35
Unbroken Bonds
May 3, 2019 · #3 · Uncommon
$0.45
Burning Shadows
Aug 5, 2017 · #2 · Uncommon
$0.32
Sun & Moon
Feb 3, 2017 · #2 · Uncommon
$0.75
Evolutions
Nov 2, 2016 · #4 · Uncommon
$0.52
Generations
Feb 22, 2016 · #4 · Uncommon
$1.17
Flashfire
May 7, 2014 · #2 · Uncommon
$1.43
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Feb 10, 2010 · #46 · Uncommon
$10.91
Great Encounters
Feb 1, 2008 · #47 · Uncommon
$3.88
FireRed & LeafGreen
Sep 1, 2004 · #39 · Uncommon
$23.04
Expedition Base Set
Sep 15, 2002 · #87 · Uncommon
$79.00
Legendary Collection
May 24, 2002 · #54 · Uncommon
$125.00
Neo Discovery
Jun 1, 2001 · #42 · Uncommon
$0.78
Base Set 2
Feb 24, 2000 · #81 · Common
$0.68
19 total CardsCloud cards share National Dex #011.
Attacks
Stiffen
CC
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Metapod during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)
Stun Spore
GG
20 Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
Weakness
Fire ×2
Retreat cost
●●
Market value
TCGPlayer Normal
$0.49
Price history
Flavor text
It is vulnerable to attack because its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Legality
Unlimited
Legal