Metapod

Expedition Base Set · #87 · Uncommon

$79.00US · TCGplayer

$1.41EU · Cardmarket

-13%7-day (EU)

-20%30-day (EU)

UncommonRarity

#61 of 165Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: flat this week; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (reverseHolofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$51.80
Market	$79.00
Mid	$122
High	$817

Every print variant (2)

Variant	Market	Low – High
Reverse Holofoil	$79.00	$51.80 – $817
Normal	$8.54	$5.00 – $96.26

The same card, different print: $79.00 vs $8.54 — a 9.3× spread. Check which variant a listing actually is before you judge the price.

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€1.31
Avg 1-day	€0.39
Avg 7-day	€1.51
Avg 30-day	€1.63
Low	€0.08

Authenticity check

At $79.00, Metapod is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Metapod offered under about $39.50 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Metapod (Expedition Base Set #87) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Metapod from Expedition Base Set is worth about $79.00 (TCGplayer US market) and around €1.41 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Metapod rare?

Its rarity is listed as Uncommon and it ranks #61 of 165 by value in Expedition Base Set. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Expedition Base Set?

By current US market price, it's Gengar at $800.

Is Metapod's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's -13% over 7 days, -20% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Metapod's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Metapod on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Metapod is fake?

Because it trades at $79.00, Metapod is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $79.00 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.