Metapod #39
📉 Dip AlertAs card #39 in FireRed & LeafGreen, Metapod is a Uncommon Pokémon card worth about $28.00 ungraded.
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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 #39 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Metapod at a glance
- 7-day average €1.32; 30-day average €1.27.
- Trades around $28.00 on TCGplayer.
- From FireRed & LeafGreen (EX), released 2004.
- Cardmarket values it at €1.26 (EUR).
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
Metapod price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Metapod #39.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $34.31
- Mid
- $195.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.03
- Mid
- $2.29
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Metapod #39
Card #39 of FireRed & LeafGreen is Metapod, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2004). A Grass-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Atsuko Nishida; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $28.00, spanning $34.31–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #39 / 112
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Caterpie
- Released
- 2004/09/01
Metapod attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Metapod #39 — the playability layer behind the price.
Energy Protection
Any damage done to Metapod by attacks is reduced by 10 for each Energy card attached to Metapod. You can't reduce more than 30 damage in this way.
Sharpen
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Energy Protection
- Attacks
- 1
Metapod price analysis
What drives the current market value of Metapod #39.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($28.00), Normal ($1.74).
At $28.00, Metapod draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $28.00 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Metapod trends at €1.26 on Cardmarket (avg sold €1.30, lowest NM €0.14).
Metapod price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €1.32, 3.9% above the 30-day average of €1.27.
The most recent 24-hour average is €3.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €1.26.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $28.00–$30.33. The most recent snapshot of $28.00 sits 0% up that range, 7.7% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 3.6%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 7.7%.
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.
On a $28.00 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $23.99 via eBay's default tier, $24.13 on TCGplayer, $26.25 on Cardmarket, $24.65 on Whatnot and $28.00 selling directly — a $4.01 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a uncommon card, Metapod sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Metapod #39.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Metapod?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Metapod #39 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 $28.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $20.90 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $73.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-7.4% 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 FireRed & LeafGreen
Metapod ranks #71 of 109 tracked FireRed & LeafGreen cards by market value, against a set median of $41.74.
That is 33% below the middle of the set — a top-36% position.
The set's top card is Gengar ex (#108), valued at $1,399.99.
What makes Metapod valuable
- Its Grass typing means Metapod has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Classic-era cards like Metapod (2004) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- A $28.00 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- At Uncommon rarity, Metapod is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Metapod
- Bulk lots of Metapod can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.32 and €1.27) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $28.00 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $28.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Metapod, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Metapod value questions
What is Metapod #39 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $28.00 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $34.31 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €1.26.
Should I buy Metapod?
Short-term momentum is steady (+3.9%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Metapod rare?
Metapod is a Uncommon card from FireRed & LeafGreen (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Metapod have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($28.00), Normal ($1.74). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Metapod?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $28.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Metapod?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
Other Metapod cards
Metapod appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
