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Metapod - Base Set 2 (#81)
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Number
- 81
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Energy
- Grass
It is vulnerable to attack because its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Metapod - Base Set 2
Metapod is a Common Pokémon card from the Base Set 2 Pokémon TCG set, released 2000, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 81 in the Base Set 2 checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.62, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Metapod has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#81 in Base Set 2) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 45Average
Strong 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
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Search eBay manually →Market price history
Sale History 65 sales · since 2020-12-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
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| RAW | $0.86 | ||
| RAW | $0.88 | ||
| RAW | $0.67 | ||
| RAW | $0.70 | ||
| RAW | $0.50 | ||
| RAW | $0.60 | ||
| RAW | $1.65 | ||
| RAW | $1.26 | ||
| RAW | $1.19 | ||
| RAW | $1.32 | ||
| RAW | $1.53 | ||
| RAW | $1.74 | ||
| RAW | $1.68 | ||
| RAW | $1.42 | ||
| RAW | $1.43 | ||
| RAW | $2.21 | ||
| RAW | $1.15 | ||
| RAW | $1.23 | ||
| RAW | $1.21 | ||
| RAW | $1.12 | ||
| RAW | $1.44 | ||
| RAW | $1.21 | ||
| RAW | $1.33 | ||
| RAW | $1.80 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.52 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.58 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.62 | ||
| RAW | $1.48 | ||
| RAW | $1.38 | ||
| RAW | $1.54 | ||
| RAW | $1.20 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.28 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.34 | ||
| RAW | $1.28 | ||
| RAW | $1.38 | ||
| RAW | $1.62 | ||
| RAW | $1.87 | ||
| RAW | $1.42 | ||
| RAW | $1.30 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.58 | ||
| RAW | $1.17 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.37 | ||
| RAW | $1.49 | ||
| RAW | $1.49 | ||
| RAW | $1.48 | ||
| RAW | $1.58 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.37 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.31 | ||
| RAW | $1.46 | ||
| RAW | $1.52 | ||
| RAW | $1.52 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $3.25 |
Other printings of Metapod
Metapod FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Metapod from Base Set 2 worth?
Recent recorded market price is $0.62 (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 Metapod?
This printing is a common card (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Metapod has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Metapod?
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. See Ken Sugimori'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 Metapod released?
The Base Set 2 set released in 2000, so this card (#81 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Metapod?
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 Base Set 2 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.