Metapod #87 Expedition Base Set Pokemon card
SetExpedition Base Set
Card number87
RarityUncommon
TypePokémon
HP60
ArtistYuichi Sawayama
ReleasedSep 2002

Metapod #87 Value (Expedition Base Set)

$8.33 raw near mint
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Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.

How much is Metapod #87 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $8.33, the Cardmarket low is €2.99. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Metapod #87 shows how even an uncommon from Expedition Base Set can hold a notable place in the 2002 E-Card market. It currently sits around the stronger middle of the full checklist and has recently moved upward. Yuichi Sawayama's illustration gives the card an artist-specific identity, while the familiar Caterpie evolution line supplies a straightforward nostalgia angle.

Current prices

SourcePrice
TCGplayer market price (USD)$8.33
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)€2.99
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)€3.44
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)€3.38
Cardmarket listings available143

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Why Metapod #87 is priced where it is

Metapod #87 is an Uncommon Pokémon card from Expedition Base Set, the E-Card era (2002). It ranks as number 116 by price out of 165 cards in the set. Over the last 30 days the price fell -88%, from $67.52 to $8.33. The illustration is by Yuichi Sawayama.

Is it worth grading? Without a reported top-grade multiple, the financial case for grading is less certain despite the meaningful raw range. Favor copies with square corners, clean borders, and minimal surface marks, since small defects on the open e-reader layout remain easy to see.

Metapod price history

Jun 9, 2026Low $6.68 · High $67.52Nov 2, 2026
MonthAvg Cardmarket lowAvg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026€2.99$8.33
Oct 2026€3.80$19.78
Sep 2026€3.95$67.52
Aug 2026€3.66$67.52
Jul 2026€3.00$47.24
Jun 2026€3.39$6.68
Yuichi Sawayama artwork provides a focused way to collect Metapod beyond rarity alone. Building the Caterpie, Metapod, and Butterfree sequence from Expedition turns an otherwise supporting uncommon into the centerpiece of a compact evolution set.

Frequently asked questions

What is Metapod #87 worth on Nov 2, 2026?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $8.33, the Cardmarket low is €2.99. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Metapod #87 rare?

Metapod #87 is printed at Uncommon rarity and ranks number 116 by price among the 165 cards in Expedition Base Set. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.

Is Metapod #87 going up in value?

Over the last 30 days it dropped -88% to about $8.33. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.

How do I check which printing of Metapod I have?

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