Metapod Base Set 2 #81
Metapod is a Common Pokémon card from Base Set 2 (#81), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It's a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP, evolving from Caterpie, weak to Fire ×2. Its current blended market value is $0.70 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $65 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 93× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $65$65–$65 | |
| PSA 9 | $16$11–$22 | |
| PSA 8 | $8$8–$8 | |
| PSA 7 | $5$5–$5 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.64 grading fee → 92.9× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $65.00 | $70.64 | −$6 | 92.9× |
| PSA 9 | $15.56 | $70.15 | −$55 | 22.2× |
| PSA 8 | $8.00 | $70.07 | −$63 | 11.4× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 137 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 23.4% | $65.00 |
| PSA 9 | 39.4% | $16.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 37.2% | $1.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
74% spreadCurrently 74% cheaper on TCGplayer than PriceCharting. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
Card text
Evolves from Caterpie.
“It is vulnerable to attack because its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.”
About the Pokémon
This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Card details
Other Metapod cards
There are 9 different Metapod printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Base Set 2 #81 (Common).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Metapod (Base Set 2 #81) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Metapod from Base Set 2 is worth approximately $0.70 ungraded (near-mint), and around $65 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Metapod?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Metapod from Base Set 2 is worth around $65 — roughly 93× the raw ungraded value of $0.70.
Should I grade my Metapod?
A PSA 10 sells for about $65 versus $0.70 raw — roughly a 93× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Metapod rare?
Metapod is a Common card from Base Set 2 (card #81), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its current blended market value is $0.70 ungraded.