Metapod #87/165
Pokemon card from Expedition Base Set · released 2002-09-15
Metapod is a Uncommon Grass-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 87/165 of the Expedition Base Set set (released 2002-09-15), illustrated by Yuichi Sawayama. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$79.00 for the Reverse Holofoil finish, updated 2026-08-22.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $8.84 | $5.00 | $8.84 | TCGplayer ↗ |
| Reverse Holofoil | $79.00 | $47.99 | $287.50 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-08-22 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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Card details
| Set | Expedition Base Set |
| Number | 87/165 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Grass |
| HP | 60 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Caterpie |
| Artist | Yuichi Sawayama |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
Attacks & abilities
Poke-BODY: ExoskeletonAll damage done to Metapod is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Rollout10
Weakness: Fire ×2 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Metapod printings
More Expedition Base Set cards
All Metapod cards · Expedition Base Set price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-08-22; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-08-22. Not official values.