Metapod Pokémon Card Guide for Collectors, Traders, and Binder Builders
Collect Metapod cards like a pro — from vintage base-set classics to the newest Art Rares and Special Illustration Rares.
2024-01-03
Popularity Rank: #671
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #716
2019 survey: #475
#671 / 1025
#0011
Metapod
Cocoon Pokémon
This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0011
Height
0.7 m
Weight
9.9 kg
Capture rate
120 / 255
Generation
Gen I
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
3,825 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium
Color
Green
Habitat
Forest
Shape
Squiggle
Why collectors adore Metapod
Quick read on why Metapod clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Metapod feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- A staple in our 🐛 Bugs & Insects crowd — Metapod is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Metapod has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Metapod from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Journey Together
Common
Genetic Apex
One Diamond
151
Common
Fusion Strike
Uncommon
Rebel Clash
Uncommon
Hidden Fates
Uncommon
Unbroken Bonds
Uncommon
Burning Shadows
Uncommon
Sun & Moon
Uncommon
Evolutions
Uncommon
Generations
Uncommon
Flashfire
Uncommon
Showing 12 of 20 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
How I'd build a Metapod spread
Spread layout for Metapod, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Metapod #2 (Sun & Moon) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Metapod an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Metapod #2 (Rebel Clash) by Asako Ito is a must-have — her delicate watercolour style makes Metapod feel like fine art.
Metapod #2 (Hidden Fates) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Metapod binder page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Metapod mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Metapod chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Sun & Moon
Uncommon
Rebel Clash
Uncommon
Hidden Fates
Uncommon
Journey Together
Common
Genetic Apex
One Diamond
151
Common
Fusion Strike
Uncommon
Right page
Unbroken Bonds
Uncommon
Burning Shadows
Uncommon
Evolutions
Uncommon
Generations
Uncommon
Flashfire
Uncommon
Great Encounters
Uncommon
Expedition Base Set
Uncommon
Start with a background that echoes Metapod's bug, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Metapod
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Metapod
Scene wallpaper — Metapod
Illustration by artofpkm.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Metapod
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Metapod (トランセル) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for 🐛 Bugs & Insects, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Metapod's cheerful base temperament invites playful sticker sleeves or washi — don't force a grimdark layout unless the art demands it.
- Marketplaces still surface "metapod cards" — tag your inventory with species keywords collectors actually type, not just set codes.
Metapod: competitive snapshot
Optional competitive context for Metapod. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Metapod — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
50
Attack
20
Defense
55
Sp. Atk
25
Sp. Def
25
Speed
30
Total: 205
Players file Metapod around tier "Past" while Ability Shed Skin (Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Mono-bug Metapod spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Metapod — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Metapod, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
This POKéMON is vulnerable to attack while its shell is soft, exposing its weak and tender body.
Hardens its shell to protect itself. However, a large impact may cause it to pop out of its shell.
Collectors still read Caterpie, Metapod, and Butterfree fastest left-to-right; matching illustration eras across those stages matters more than cramming every rarity onto one page.
A second dex beat (Silver) frames Metapod as one that prepares for evolution by har dening its shell as much as possi ble to protect its soft body. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
In the games, Caterpie → Metapod → Butterfree make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Safcon
Spanish
Metapod
French
Chrysacier
Italian
Metapod
Japanese
トランセル
Japanese (Romaji)
Trancell
Korean
단데기
Chinese (Simplified)
铁甲蛹
Chinese (Traditional)
鐵甲蛹
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