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
  • CategoryPokémon
  • HP80
  • RarityUncommon
  • Card number#2
  • IllustratorYuka Morii
  • WeaknessFire ×2
  • Retreat cost3

Attacks

Iron Defense
Cost: Colorless

Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks during your opponent's next turn.

Bug Bite 40
Cost: Colorless, Colorless, Colorless

“Its shell is filled with its soft innards. It doesn't move much because of the risk it might carelessly spill its innards out.”

Frequently asked questions

Who illustrated Metapod?

Metapod was illustrated by Yuka Morii.

How much HP does Metapod have?

Metapod has 80 HP.

What type is Metapod?

Metapod is a Grass type Pokémon card.

Is Metapod tournament legal?

Metapod is legal in the following formats: Unlimited, Expanded.

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).

Data last updated: · Card and set data is derived from the open-source community “pokemon-tcg-data” dataset. Original JSON data is used unmodified under its published terms.

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