Metapod #87
From Expedition Base Set, Metapod (#87) is a Uncommon Pokémon card valued at $79.00 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Metapod #87 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Metapod at a glance
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- Cardmarket trend price €4.54.
- Expedition Base Set, E-Card series, 2002.
- Short-term trend 1.8% (7d vs 30d).
- Trades around $79.00 on TCGplayer.
Metapod price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Metapod #87.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $40.99
- Mid
- $449.98
- High
- —
- Low
- $6.66
- Mid
- $10.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Metapod #87
Metapod is the #87 of 165 card in Expedition Base Set, a vintage-era set released in 2002 as part of the E-Card series. The card carries 60 HP and Grass typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
The card is illustrated by Yuichi Sawayama and currently trades at $79.00 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $40.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #87 / 165
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Yuichi Sawayama
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Caterpie
- Released
- 2002/09/15
Metapod attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Metapod #87 — the playability layer behind the price.
Exoskeleton
All damage done to Metapod is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Rollout
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Psychic -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Exoskeleton
- Attacks
- 1
Metapod price analysis
What drives the current market value of Metapod #87.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($79.00), Normal ($9.75) — 2 versions in total.
This $79.00 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $79.00 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket values Metapod at a trend of €4.54, an average sold price of €4.45 and a near-mint floor of €0.08.
Metapod price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €3.44 against a 30-day average of €3.38 (+1.8%).
Single-day average: €1.70; Cardmarket trend price €4.54.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Metapod, with a recorded low of $79.00 and high of $79.00; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Metapod?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $79.00 market translates to a net of about $68.23 (eBay), $68.63 (TCGplayer), $74.70 (Cardmarket), $70.09 (Whatnot) or $79.00 (direct). That $10.77 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Should you grade Metapod?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Metapod #87 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $79.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $166.19 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $28.73. You need a graded sale of $124.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $65.66 (55.2% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Metapod within Expedition Base Set
By market value Metapod sits at #65 of 155 in Expedition Base Set (set median $65.00).
It sits in the top 59% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.
What makes Metapod valuable
- Metapod is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Metapod is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Artwork by Yuichi Sawayama is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- As a 2002 vintage card, Metapod benefits from a finite, shrinking supply of raw copies.
- At $79.00 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying & selling Metapod
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.44 and €3.38) to time entries and exits.
- For Metapod, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Metapod can realise well above the $40.99 low end.
- Expedition Base Set was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Metapod can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Metapod value questions
What is Metapod #87 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $79.00 (low $40.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €4.54.
Will Metapod hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady (+1.8%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Metapod?
Metapod is a Uncommon card from Expedition Base Set (E-Card series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Metapod?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($79.00), Normal ($9.75). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Metapod sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $79.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Metapod's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Yuichi Sawayama also matters to collector demand.
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