Metapod is a Pokémon trading card. Below you will find its full details and artwork.

Last updated September 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Metapod

Metapod

Grass

Attacks

Harden
Cost: Colorless, Colorless

During 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).

Hatch
Cost: Grass, Grass

Flip 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.

“Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.”

Frequently asked questions

Who illustrated Metapod?

Metapod was illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.

How much HP does Metapod have?

Metapod has 70 HP.

What type is Metapod?

Metapod is a Grass type Pokémon card.

Is Metapod tournament legal?

Metapod is legal in the following formats: Unlimited.

How many attacks does Metapod have?

Metapod has 2 attacks.

Key terms on this card

Grass
The Grass type, generally covering Grass, Bug and Poison Pokémon.
Rarity: Uncommon
Less frequent than Common cards within a set.
HP
Hit Points — the damage a Pokémon can take before it is Knocked Out.
Weakness
Increases the damage this Pokémon takes from a specific type (usually doubled).
Retreat cost
The amount of Energy needed to switch this Pokémon to the Bench.
Stage
Whether the Pokémon is Basic or an Evolution (Stage 1 or Stage 2).

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