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Metapod
Generations 4/83 • uncommon
- Set
- Generations
- Number
- 4/83
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2016
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.37
- Artist
- kawayoo
What it does
This Pokémon can evolve during your first turn or the turn you play it.
During your opponent's next turn, if this Pokémon would be damaged by an attack, prevent that attack's damage done to this Pokémon if that damage is 60 or less.
A steel-hard shell protects its tender body. It quietly endures hardships while awaiting evolution.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Metapod card from the Pokémon Generations expansion was released in 2016 to celebrate the franchise's twentieth anniversary. This special set was designed as a tribute to the original base set, featuring updated art and mechanics for iconic Pokémon that first appeared in the early days of the trading card game. The set was primarily distributed through specialized anniversary-themed box sets and blister packs, positioning it as a nostalgic retrospective for long-time collectors.
The illustration for this specific card features the cocoon-like Pokémon in a classic, stoic pose, adhering to the clean and bright aesthetic established by the Generations art direction. The design process focused on honoring Ken Sugimori’s original artistic style while applying modern printing techniques and holographic treatments. Upon its release, it was well-received by the community for its high-quality card stock and its role in reintroducing classic card designs to a new generation of players.
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