Metang #21
Metang #21 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $19.25, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Metang #21 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Metang at a glance
- Rarity: Rare.
- Live market value $19.25 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Recent averages: €1.28 (7d), €1.41 (30d).
- Hidden Legends, EX series, 2004.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €1.65.
Metang price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Metang #21.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $12.99
- Mid
- $46.16
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.97
- Mid
- $1.46
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Metang #21
Metang is the #21 of 101 card in Hidden Legends, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. A Metal-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $19.25, with listings from $12.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Hidden Legends
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #21 / 101
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Beldum
- Released
- 2004/06/01
Metang attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Metang #21 — the playability layer behind the price.
Metal Load
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Metal Claw
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Metang price analysis
What drives the current market value of Metang #21.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($19.25), Normal ($1.35) — 2 versions in total.
$19.25 gives Metang real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
At $19.25 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.65, with an average sold price of €1.81 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.10.
Metang price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.28 over 7 days versus €1.41 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-9.2%).
Latest daily average €4.00 against a trend price of €1.65.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $19.25–$19.25. The most recent snapshot of $19.25 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 Metang?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $19.25 market translates to a net of about $16.40 (eBay), $16.50 (TCGplayer), $17.94 (Cardmarket), $16.85 (Whatnot) or $19.25 (direct). That $2.85 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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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 Metang?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Metang #21 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 $19.25 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 $65.23 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-31.1% 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.
Metang within Hidden Legends
Metang ranks #69 of 97 tracked Hidden Legends cards by market value, against a set median of $27.32.
It sits in the top 30% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Dark Celebi (#4), valued at $499.99.
What makes Metang valuable
- Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its Metal typing means Metang has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Metang comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Metang is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Metang
- Hidden Legends was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $19.25 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 $19.25 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Metang can realise well above the $12.99 low end.
- Bulk lots of Metang can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Metang value questions
What is the value of Metang?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $19.25 (low $12.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.65.
Should I buy Metang?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-9.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Metang?
Metang is a Rare card from Hidden Legends (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Metang have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($19.25), Normal ($1.35). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Metang?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $19.25. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Metang cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
Other Metang cards
Metang appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
