Metapod (Japanese)
SM3N: Darkness that Consumes Light · 002/051 · Common
Current Prices
Number
002/051
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Metapod (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Metapod (Japanese) sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #002/051 of the SM3N: Darkness that Consumes Light set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Metapod (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Metapod (Japanese) (Common, SM3N: Darkness that Consumes Light #002/051) changes hands at roughly $5.00, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 3 |
Collector Outlook for Metapod (Japanese)
As a Common, Metapod (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Metapod (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
