Metapod is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Expedition Base Set (#87), illustrated by Yuichi Sawayama. It's a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with 60 HP, evolving from Caterpie, weak to Fire ×2. Its current blended market value is $79.00 ungraded. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $77$40–$80 | |
| PSA 8 | $63$18–$100 | |
| PSA 6 | $11$11–$11 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.76 grading fee → 1.0× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $77.44 | $70.76 | −$72 | 1.0× |
| PSA 8 | $62.56 | $70.62 | −$87 | 0.8× |
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. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
Card text
Evolves from Caterpie.
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 Expedition Base Set #87 (Uncommon).
More from Expedition Base Set
Frequently asked questions
How much is Metapod (Expedition Base Set #87) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Metapod from Expedition Base Set is worth approximately $79.00 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Metapod rare?
Metapod is a Uncommon card from Expedition Base Set (card #87), illustrated by Yuichi Sawayama. Its current blended market value is $79.00 ungraded.