Metagross Pokémon card #18
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Undaunted·HeartGold & SoulSilver series·#18

Metagross #18

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As card #18 in Undaunted, Metagross is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $14.98 ungraded.

Market value
$14.98
Cardmarket (EUR)
€1.18
Print variants
2
7d trend
▲ 62.5%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Metagross #18 today, you'd net about
$14.98after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $14.98Cardmarket $13.88Whatnot $13.05TCGplayer $12.77eBay $12.70

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 62.5%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Metagross #18 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Metagross at a glance

  • Rarity tier — Rare.
  • Recent averages: €1.69 (7d), €1.04 (30d).
  • Undaunted, HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010.
  • Cardmarket trend price €1.18.
  • Trades around $14.98 on TCGplayer.
Market prices

Metagross price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Metagross #18.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$14.98
TCGplayer market
Low
$5.50
Mid
$9.67
High
—
Normal
$2.92
TCGplayer market
Low
$1.12
Mid
$2.63
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€1.18
Avg sold
€1.34
Lowest NM
€0.02
7-day avg
€1.69
30-day avg
€1.04

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Metagross #18

Printed as #18 in Undaunted, Metagross belongs to the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and dates to 2010. A Metal-type (130 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.

TOKIYA illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $14.98, with listings from $5.50 to —.

Card lore
“It folds its four legs when flying. Its four brains are said to be superior to a supercomputer.”

Printed flavour text on the Undaunted #18 card.

Card facts

Set
Undaunted
Series
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Number
#18 / 90
Rarity
Rare
Illustrator
TOKIYA
HP
130
Type
Metal
Subtype
Stage 2
Evolves from
Metang
Released
2010/08/18
Card text

Metagross attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Metagross #18 — the playability layer behind the price.

MetalMetalColorless

Strength

70
MetalMetalColorlessColorless

Quad Smash

50x

Flip 4 coins. This attack does 50 damage times the number of heads.

Battle stats

Weakness
Fire ×2
Resistance
Psychic -20
Retreat cost
Colorless · Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Metagross price analysis

What drives the current market value of Metagross #18.

TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($14.98), Normal ($2.92).

$14.98 gives Metagross real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.

In the $14.98 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

Cardmarket values Metagross at a trend of €1.18, an average sold price of €1.34 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.

Price trend

Metagross price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $14.67▲ 2.1% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $14.98

Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €1.69 against a 30-day average of €1.04 (+62.5%).

Latest daily average €0.53 against a trend price of €1.18.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Metagross, with a recorded low of $14.67 and high of $14.98; current value is at 100% of that band.

Recorded volatility runs near 0.9% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.

The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€0.53
7-day avg€1.69
30-day avg€1.04
Trend price€1.18

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▲ $0.31 (+2.1%)New recorded high
All-time high
$14.98
All-time low
$14.67
Off all-time high
-0%
0 days since high
Since first snapshot
+2.1%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0.9%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$14.98
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $14.67high $14.98

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Metagross?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

Selling Metagross at $14.98 nets roughly $12.70 on eBay, $12.77 on TCGplayer, $13.88 via Cardmarket, $13.05 on Whatnot or $14.98 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.28.

As a rare card, Metagross sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Metagross #18.

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Best net payout$14.98
Spread across platforms$2.28
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$2.2815.3%$12.70Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$2.2114.8%$12.77Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.107.3%$13.88Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$14.98Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$1.9312.9%$13.05Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Metagross?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Metagross #18 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Metagross #18.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Not worth grading

At $14.98 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $60.95 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-39.8% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$13.03
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
—
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$60.95
Expected value
—
Expected profit
—
-39.8% ROI

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.

Set context

Metagross within Undaunted

By market value Metagross sits at #44 of 72 in Undaunted (set median $21.96).

That is 32% below the middle of the set — a top-40% position.

The set's top card is Umbreon (#86), valued at $680.21.

Rank in set
#44
of 72 tracked
Set median
$21.96
Rarity
Rare
Series
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Full Undaunted report →
Value drivers

What makes Metagross valuable

  • Classic-era (2010) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
  • Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
  • Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
  • Its Metal typing means Metagross has a dual collector-and-player audience.
  • The TOKIYA artwork gives Metagross appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Metagross

  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $14.98 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • For Metagross, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.69 and €1.04) to time entries and exits.
  • Bulk lots of Metagross can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Metagross has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
FAQ

Metagross value questions

What is Metagross #18 worth?

Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $14.98 (low $5.50, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.18.

Is Metagross a good investment?

As a classic-era Rare card it is trending up in the short term (62.5% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.

Is Metagross rare?

Metagross is a Rare card from Undaunted (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

Which versions of Metagross are there?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($14.98), Normal ($2.92). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Metagross?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $14.98. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

Why does Metagross cost what it does?

Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by TOKIYA also matters to collector demand.

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