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Metapod
Unbroken Bonds 3/214 • uncommon
- Set
- Unbroken Bonds
- Number
- 3/214
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.31
- Artist
- Shigenori Negishi
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for a card that evolves from this Pokémon and put it onto this Pokémon to evolve it. Then, shuffle your deck.
Its shell is filled with a thick liquid. All of the cells throughout its body are being rebuilt in preparation for evolution.
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Where it came from
Metapod card 3/214 is part of the Unbroken Bonds expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which was released internationally in May 2019. This set was notable for introducing 'TAG TEAM' Pokémon-GX cards, which featured two Pokémon working together in tandem, and it drew inspiration from the Sun & Moon era of the video games. As an uncommon Grass-type card, Metapod was designed primarily for the gameplay environment of the set, offering a functional evolution stage for players building decks around Butterfree.
The card features illustration by Eri Yamaki, an artist known for a distinct, vibrant style often utilizing clean lines and bold color palettes. Yamaki chose to depict Metapod in a forest setting, emphasizing its defensive 'Hard Shell' nature as it hangs from a branch. Within the competitive community, the card is recognized as a staple utility piece from the era rather than a high-value collector's rarity, serving as a reliable bridge in the evolution chain for players focusing on Grass-type strategies.
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