Question 1

What is the current market value of Metapod #46?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Metapod in HeartGold & SoulSilver at roughly $0.51. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only 0.0%. Against its 30-day baseline of $0.46, this card is pricing 11.5% higher. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.33 and $0.91, producing a 114% range and high-volatility behavior. Rarity classification for this copy is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Metapod #46 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.33 and $0.91 create a 114% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($0.46), the card is trading 11.5% higher. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Metapod #46 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Metapod is a HeartGold & SoulSilver card from the 2010 release window. The printed flavor text states: "It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Grass. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Metapod evolves from Caterpie. Printed ability include "Green Shield". Notable move text references "Sharpen". 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 $3.05 (797% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($1.50), this card is -66%. Notable alternatives include Metapod #54 (Base) at $2.97, Metapod #81 (Base Set 2) at $0.54, Metapod #54 (Legendary Collection) at $1.50, and Metapod #47 (Great Encounters) at $0.34.

Question 5

What set is Metapod #46 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

HeartGold & SoulSilver entered circulation in 2010. HeartGold & SoulSilver is grouped under the HeartGold & SoulSilver era. With 124 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 16 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Metapod (#46) is one of the Uncommon prints in this expansion.

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