Metapod 42/75
Pokemon card from Neo Discovery · released Jun 1, 2001
Metapod is an Uncommon Grass-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 42/75 in Neo Discovery (released Jun 1, 2001), illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$8.01 for the 1st edition finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its 1st Edition TCGplayer market price went from ~$8.76 to ~$8.01, down 8.6%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Edition | ~$8.01 | ~$3.73 | ~$9.38 | CardNexuseBayBuy 1st Edition on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Unlimited | ~$1.63 | ~$0.48 | ~$1.25 | CardNexuseBayBuy Unlimited on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
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Card details
| Set | Neo Discovery |
| Number | 42/75 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Grass |
| HP | 70 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Caterpie |
| Artist | Sumiyoshi Kizuki |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | 1st Edition · Unlimited |
What the codes mean
- Card number42/75Card 42 of the 75 in the main Neo Discovery list.
- Set symbol
The small Neo Discovery 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.
- RarityUncommon: a black diamond.
- Illustrator“Illus. Sumiyoshi Kizuki” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
HardenDuring 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.)
HatchFlip 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.
Weakness: Fire ×2 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Metapod printings
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All Metapod cards · Neo Discovery price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.