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Metagross - Temporal Forces (#178)
- Number
- 178
- Illustrator
- Katsunori Sato
- Energy
- Metal
Because the magnetic powers of these Pokémon get stronger in freezing temperatures, Metagross living on snowy mountains are full of energy.
Metagross - Temporal Forces
Metagross is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card from the Temporal Forces Pokémon TCG set, released 2024, illustrated by Katsunori Sato. It sits at card number 178 in the Temporal Forces checklist, classified as a Metal-type Pokémon with 180 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.
In collector terms, this is an Illustration Rare, the full alt-art tier introduced in the Scarlet & Violet era. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $39.90, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Metagross has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#178 in Temporal Forces) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 85Elite
Strong market heat. Weak era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 1651m ago
Market price history
Sale History 26 sales · since 2024-03-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $25.21 | ||
| RAW | $20.60 | ||
| RAW | $20.00 | ||
| RAW | $19.89 | ||
| RAW | $19.99 | ||
| RAW | $19.98 | ||
| RAW | $19.49 | ||
| RAW | $19.99 | ||
| RAW | $17.04 | ||
| RAW | $18.00 | ||
| RAW | $17.99 | ||
| RAW | $19.99 | ||
| RAW | $21.48 | ||
| RAW | $25.45 | ||
| RAW | $32.00 | ||
| RAW | $18.97 | ||
| RAW | $13.95 | ||
| RAW | $12.74 | ||
| RAW | $11.60 | ||
| RAW | $9.30 | ||
| RAW | $9.11 | ||
| RAW | $10.33 | ||
| RAW | $8.83 | ||
| RAW | $8.00 | ||
| RAW | $4.13 | ||
| RAW | $7.36 |
Other printings of Metagross
Metagross FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Metagross from Temporal Forces worth?
Recent recorded market price is $39.90 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Metagross?
This printing is an Illustration Rare, the full alt-art tier introduced in the Scarlet & Violet era (the card is labeled "Illustration Rare" on the checklist). Metagross has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Metagross?
Katsunori Sato illustrated this card. See Katsunori Sato's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Metagross released?
The Temporal Forces set released in 2024, so this card (#178 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Metagross?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Temporal Forces set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.