Metagross 49/98
Pokemon card from Ancient Origins · released Aug 12, 2015
Metagross is a Rare Metal-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 49/98 in Ancient Origins (released Aug 12, 2015), illustrated by kirisAki. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$0.76 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price was unchanged at ~$0.76.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$0.31 | ~$0.05 | ~$0.32 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$0.76 | ~$0.44 | ~$0.76 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Card details
| Set | Ancient Origins |
| Number | 49/98 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Metal |
| HP | 150 |
| Stage | Stage 2 — evolves from Metang |
| Artist | kirisAki |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number49/98Card 49 of the 98 in the main Ancient Origins list.
- Set symbol
The small Ancient Origins symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. kirisAki” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Ability: Magnetic WarpOnce during your turn (before your attack), you may switch your Active Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. If you do, your opponent switches his or her Active Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
Iron Cannon80+You may discard all Metal Energy attached to this Pokémon. If you do, this attack does 80 more damage.
Weakness: Fire ×2 · Resistance: Psychic -20 · Retreat cost: 4
Other Metagross printings
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.