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Metapod [1st Edition]
Pokemon Base Set•#54
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$28.73Market Price
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Metapod [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Metapod #54 is part of the original English Base Set, the first main Pokémon TCG expansion released in the United States on January 9, 1999, which gives this 1st Edition card a direct link to the hobby’s earliest boom.
In-Game
This card’s flavor text is lifted from Metapod’s original Pokédex entry in Pokémon Red and Blue, emphasizing that its shell is still soft and its body vulnerable while it prepares to evolve.
Artist
Metapod’s artwork is credited to Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer whose illustrations helped define the franchise’s earliest visual identity across both the games and the TCG.
Card History
The attack 'Stiffen' perfectly mirrors Metapod’s long-running game lore, where it survives by hardening its shell and remaining motionless until evolution.
Set Lore
Base Set is especially iconic to collectors because it is the only main Pokémon TCG expansion without a set symbol, making cards like 1st Edition Metapod instantly recognizable as true first-era pieces.
Card Reference
About Metapod [1st Edition]
Metapod [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 54. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $28.73, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Base Set
- Card Number
- #54
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Metapod [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Metapod [1st Edition] is $28.73. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Metapod [1st Edition] from?
Metapod [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 54, released in 1999.
Is Metapod [1st Edition] worth grading?
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How can I buy or sell Metapod [1st Edition]?
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