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Metapod Neo Discovery 2001
Card · Neo Discovery · 2001

Metapod

$1.71 Latest known market value January 17, 2026
Uncommon Grass
Curatorial Commentary

The card depicts Metapod nestled among vibrant autumn leaves, creating a serene backdrop that emphasizes its stillness. This moment captures the essence of a cocoon, where Metapod remains motionless, preparing for the transformation ahead. The soft colors and gentle shapes of the leaves contrast with Metapod's sturdy form, suggesting a sense of quiet anticipation. It feels like a brief pause in nature, where growth is just around the corner.

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Catalogue plate № 42/75
Identity
PokémonMetapod
TypeGrass
RarityUncommon
StageStage 1
Authorship
IllustratorSumiyoshi Kizuki
Year2001
Plate №42/75
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulSimple
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionMinimalStatic
PaletteBrightMonochromeVibrant
Game mechanics
HP 70
Stage Stage 1 · evolves from Caterpie
Weakness Fire ×2
Retreat
Harden

During your opponent's next turn, whenever 20 or less damage is done to Metapod (after applying Weakness and Resistance), prevent that damage. (Any other effects of attacks still happen).

Hatch

Flip a coin. If heads, remove all damage counters from Metapod. Then, search your deck for a card that evolves from Metapod and attach that card to Metapod. This counts as evolving Metapod. Shuffle your deck afterward.