Question 1

What is the current market value of Metapod #4?

Accepted Answer

Metapod from Generations is currently trading around $0.33. Its 7-day trend is negative at 50.7%. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $0.33. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.29 and $0.39, producing a 30% range and moderate-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Metapod #4 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Week-over-week movement is negative (50.7%); this leaves value 15% under the 90-day peak. The 90-day range spans $0.29 to $0.39 (30% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($0.33). This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Metapod #4 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Metapod appears in Generations, released in 2016. The printed flavor text states: "A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Grass. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Metapod evolves from Caterpie. Notable ability on this print: "Adaptive Evolution". Notable move text references "Harden". It is weak to Fire type energy. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Metapod cards available?

Accepted Answer

Metapod sits within a broader pool of Metapod variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.34 and $3.41 (903% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($1.58), this card is -79%. Notable alternatives include Metapod #54 (Base) at $3.41, Metapod #81 (Base Set 2) at $0.54, Metapod #54 (Legendary Collection) at $1.59, and Metapod #47 (Great Encounters) at $0.34.

Question 5

What set is Metapod #4 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Generations entered circulation in 2016. Generations is grouped under the XY era. With 117 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 10 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. In the Generations checklist, Metapod occupies position #4 as a Uncommon card.

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