Metagross Pokémon card #2
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POP Series 1·POP series·#2

Metagross #2

Metagross #2 sits in the POP series and carries a live market value of $17.56, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$17.56
Cardmarket (EUR)
€13.96
Print variants
2
7d trend
▼ 7.3%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Metagross #2 today, you'd net about
$17.56after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $17.56Cardmarket $16.33Whatnot $15.35TCGplayer $15.02eBay $14.93

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?▼ 7.3%
Cooling off ▼

Metagross #2 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.

Metagross at a glance

  • Current TCGplayer market value $17.56 (Normal).
  • 7-day average €12.18; 30-day average €13.14.
  • From POP Series 1 (POP), released 2004.
  • Rare rarity.
  • Trend price on Cardmarket: €13.96.
Market prices

Metagross price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Metagross #2.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Normaltop
$17.56
TCGplayer market
Low
$8.97
Mid
$44.82
High
—
Holofoil
$14.45
TCGplayer market
Low
$6.83
Mid
$26.82
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€13.96
Avg sold
€13.81
Lowest NM
€4.00
7-day avg
€12.18
30-day avg
€13.14

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

Is this Metagross a good deal?

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Live market value$17.56
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Overview

About Metagross #2

POP Series 1 placed Metagross at #2; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2004 within the POP series. A Metal-type (100 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.

Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its Normal printing is priced near $17.56, with listings from $8.97 to —.

Card facts

Set
POP Series 1
Series
POP
Number
#2 / 17
Rarity
Rare
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
HP
100
Type
Metal
Subtype
Stage 2
Evolves from
Metang
Pokédex
#376
Released
2004/09/01
Card text

Metagross attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Metagross #2 — the playability layer behind the price.

MetalColorless

Metal Claw

30
ColorlessColorlessColorlessColorless

Hyper Beam

50

Flip a coin. If heads, discard 1 Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.

Battle stats

Weakness
Fire ×2
Resistance
Grass -30
Retreat cost
Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Metagross price analysis

What drives the current market value of Metagross #2.

There are 2 tracked printings here — Normal at $17.56, Holofoil at $14.45.

At $17.56 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.

In the $17.56 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

Cardmarket values Metagross at a trend of €13.96, an average sold price of €13.81 and a near-mint floor of €4.00.

Price trend

Metagross price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $15.52▲ 13.1% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $17.56

Recent sales average €12.18 over 7 days versus €13.14 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-7.3%).

Single-day average: €14.95; Cardmarket trend price €13.96.

Metagross has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $15.52 to $17.56; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.

Daily moves average a volatility of 6.2%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€14.95
7-day avg€12.18
30-day avg€13.14
Trend price€13.96

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :→ — (0.0%)
All-time high
$17.56
All-time low
$15.52
Off all-time high
-0%
7 days since high
Since first snapshot
+13.1%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
6.2%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$17.56
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $15.52high $17.56

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 $17.56 nets roughly $14.93 on eBay, $15.02 on TCGplayer, $16.33 via Cardmarket, $15.35 on Whatnot or $17.56 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.63.

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 #2.

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Best net payout$17.56
Spread across platforms$2.63
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$2.6315.0%$14.93Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$2.5414.5%$15.02Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.237.0%$16.33Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$17.56Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$2.2112.6%$15.35Sell 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 #2 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Metagross #2.

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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 $17.56 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 $63.54 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-34.4% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$15.28
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$5.83
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$63.54
Expected value
—
Expected profit
—
-34.4% 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 POP Series 1

Within POP Series 1 it is the #6 most valuable of 12 tracked cards; the set median is $16.13.

It sits in the top 58% of the checklist on price.

The set's top card is Rayquaza (#3), valued at $356.33.

Rank in set
#6
of 12 tracked
Set median
$16.13
Rarity
Rare
Series
POP
Full POP Series 1 report →
Value drivers

What makes Metagross valuable

  • Classic-era (2004) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
  • At Rare rarity, Metagross is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
  • Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
  • Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
  • Metagross is a Metal card with 100 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Metagross

  • For Metagross, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal, Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • POP Series 1 was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
  • Bulk lots of Metagross can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $17.56 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€12.18 and €13.14) to time entries and exits.
FAQ

Metagross value questions

What is Metagross #2 worth?

The current TCGplayer market value is $17.56 for the Normal printing, with a low of $8.97 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €13.96.

Will Metagross hold its value?

Short-term momentum is softening (-7.3%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.

Is Metagross rare?

Metagross is a Rare card from POP Series 1 (POP series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

What print variants exist for Metagross?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Normal ($17.56), Holofoil ($14.45). 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 $17.56. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Metagross's value?

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

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