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Metapod
Grass Pokémon Uncommon Generations
Card profile
Card year
2016
Feb 22, 2016
Set release
GEN
Generations · XY
Catalog appearances
19
19 sets · 1999-2025
Pokemon debut
Generation I
Kanto · 1996
Evolution
Card details
Released
Feb 22, 2016
Year
2016
Series
XY
Set size
83 / 117
Card number
#4 of 83
Stage
Stage 1
National Dex
#011
Artist
kawayoo
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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.
Abilities
Adaptive Evolution
Ability
This Pokémon can evolve during your first turn or the turn you play it.
Attacks
Harden
CC
During your opponent's next turn, if this Pokémon would be damaged by an attack, prevent that attack's damage done to this Pokémon if that damage is 60 or less.
Battle stats
Weakness
Fire ×2
Retreat cost
●●
Market value
Price history
Flavor text
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Legality
Unlimited
Legal
Expanded
Legal