Metagross #178
As card #178 in Temporal Forces, Metagross is a Illustration Rare Pokémon card worth about $30.64 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.
Metagross #178 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Metagross at a glance
- Recent averages: €23.70 (7d), €25.57 (30d).
- Rarity: Illustration Rare.
- Trades around $30.64 on TCGplayer.
- Set: Temporal Forces (Scarlet & Violet, 2024).
- Cardmarket values it at €24.99 (EUR).
Metagross price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Metagross #178.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $27.89
- Mid
- $35.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Metagross #178
Printed as #178 in Temporal Forces, Metagross belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series and dates to 2024. A Metal-type (180 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Katsunori Sato illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $30.64, with listings from $27.89 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Temporal Forces
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #178 / 162
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- Katsunori Sato
- HP
- 180
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Metang
- Released
- 2024/03/22
Metagross attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Metagross #178 — the playability layer behind the price.
Meteor Mash
During your next turn, this Pokémon's Meteor Mash attack does 60 more damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Luster Blast
Discard 2 Energy from this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Metagross price analysis
What drives the current market value of Metagross #178.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $30.64.
A $30.64 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $30.64 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Metagross trends at €24.99 on Cardmarket (avg sold €25.47, lowest NM €9.50).
Metagross price history & movement
Recent sales average €23.70 over 7 days versus €25.57 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-7.3%).
Single-day average: €24.50; Cardmarket trend price €24.99.
Metagross has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $30.32 to $31.31; the latest value sits at 32% of that recorded range and 2.1% below the high set October 13, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 3.2% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
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.
The $30.64 market translates to a net of about $26.28 (eBay), $26.43 (TCGplayer), $28.76 (Cardmarket), $27.00 (Whatnot) or $30.64 (direct). That $4.36 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 Metagross?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Metagross #178 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 $30.64 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $26.64 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $76.62 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-3.2% 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.
Metagross within Temporal Forces
By market value Metagross sits at #12 of 44 in Temporal Forces (set median $17.02).
It sits in the top 75% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gastly (#177), valued at $88.04.
What makes Metagross valuable
- Contemporary-era cards like Metagross (2024) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- At $30.64 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Illustration Rare status puts Metagross among the scarcer pulls in Temporal Forces.
- Its Metal typing means Metagross has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Katsunori Sato illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Metagross
- For Metagross, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $30.64 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Metagross can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Temporal Forces was released in 2024; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€23.70 and €25.57) to time entries and exits.
Metagross value questions
What is Metagross #178 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $30.64 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $27.89 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €24.99.
Should I buy Metagross?
The card is softening on recent averages. Illustration Rare rarity and the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Metagross?
Metagross is a Illustration Rare card from Temporal Forces (Scarlet & Violet series, 2024). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Metagross?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($30.64). 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 $30.64. 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 Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Katsunori Sato also matters to collector demand.
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