How much is Metapod 081/130?

Metapod 081/130 from Base Set 2 has a near mint market price of about $0.95 based on the latest TCGplayer market data.

What rarity is Metapod 081/130?

Metapod is a Common in Base Set 2.

Where can I buy Metapod 081/130?

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Metapod

Metapod is card 081/130 (81/130) from Base Set 2, a Pokemon set released February 24, 2000. It is a Common. In near mint it sells for about $0.95.

It is one of 130 cards catalogued for Base Set 2 on GodPack, listed with its number, rarity and current market value. Within the set it is catalogued as a Grass card. The $0.95 figure is the TCGplayer market price for a near mint raw copy and moves with recent sales rather than asking prices. Common and inexpensive, and easy to complete.

Card number: 081/130
Rarity: Common
Type: Grass
Set: Base Set 2
Market price: $0.95 on TCGplayer

Prices update daily from TCGplayer market data. Last checked October 8, 2026.

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Card details

The printed stats and attacks for Metapod:

HP: 70
Types: Grass
Weakness: Fire ×2
Retreat cost: 2

Attacks

ColorlessColorlessStiffen
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Metapod during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)
GrassGrassStun Spore20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Card lore

It is vulnerable to attack because its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.

That is the official Pokedex flavor text printed on Metapod.

Other printings of Metapod

Metapod has appeared on 10 cards tracked on GodPack.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is Metapod 081/130?: Metapod 081/130 from Base Set 2 has a near mint market price of about $0.95 based on the latest TCGplayer market data.
What set is Metapod 081/130 from?: It is from Base Set 2, a Pokemon set released February 24, 2000.
What rarity is Metapod 081/130?: Metapod is a Common in Base Set 2.
Where can I buy Metapod 081/130?: Compare live prices across TCGplayer, eBay, Amazon and Cardmarket using the links above.