
Metapod is a Grass-type Pokémon and a Stage 1 evolution with 70 HP. It was illustrated by artist Sumiyoshi Kizuki and is card number 42 in the Neo Discovery…
Metapod is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Neo Discovery set, part of the Neo series. It carries the collector number 42/75 and is classified as Uncommon. The Neo Discovery set was released on June 1, 2001.
The card includes the flavor text: “Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.”.
Card name: Metapod
Card number: 42/75
Set: Neo Discovery
Series: Neo
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Grass
HP: 70
Artist: Sumiyoshi Kizuki
Release date: June 1, 2001
National Pokédex number: 11
Metapod is most often collected as part of a complete Neo Discovery set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Metapod was illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Metapod is about $3.97. Recent listings range from roughly $3.22 (low) to
For context, the Neo Discovery set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Neo Discovery set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Metapod is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 174 copies of this card, of which 63 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 36.2%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
As an Uncommon card, Metapod sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 174 copies to date.
Metapod appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 54 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Metapod pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Neo Discovery set (Neo series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Neo Discovery set. Its current aggregated market price is about $3.97; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Metapod is from the Neo Discovery set (Neo series), numbered 42/75 with the Uncommon rarity.
Metapod is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about $3.97, within a recent range of roughly $3.22 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 174 copies so far, with about 36.2% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 174 copies, of which 63 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 36.2%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Metapod sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Neo Discovery set was released on June 1, 2001.
Yes. Metapod appears on 20 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.