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Metapod
- Number
- 3
- Illustrator
- Shigenori Negishi
- Energy
- Grass
Its shell is filled with a thick liquid. All of the cells throughout its body are being rebuilt in preparation for evolution.
Metapod - Unbroken Bonds
Metapod is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Unbroken Bonds Pokémon TCG set, released 2018, illustrated by Shigenori Negishi. It sits at card number 3 in the Unbroken Bonds checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card, pulled roughly 3 per pack. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.43 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), 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 (#3 in Unbroken Bonds) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
Prices USD 9 hours ago · 2026-04-26 08:12 UTC
Market Price History
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 Unbroken Bonds worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $0.43 across 2 variants. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Metapod?
This printing is an uncommon card, pulled roughly 3 per pack (the card is labeled "Uncommon" 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?
Shigenori Negishi illustrated this card. See Shigenori Negishi'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 Unbroken Bonds set released in 2018. This specific card (#3 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Metapod?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. 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 Unbroken Bonds 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.