Metagross (49)
XY - Ancient Origins · 49/98 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
49/98
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Metagross (49): Rarity & Collectibility
Metagross (49) in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #49/98 of the XY - Ancient Origins 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 Metagross (49)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Metagross (49) (Rare, XY - Ancient Origins #49/98) changes hands at roughly $0.66, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $0.66, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.25. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.66, Lightly Played $0.37, Moderately Played $0.26, Heavily Played $0.36, Damaged $0.25 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Metagross (49) is valued near $305.00 — about 462x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Metagross (49): Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Metagross (49) sits around $305.00 — roughly 462x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $19.99 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.03 | $4.03 | $4.03 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $305.00 | $305.00 | $305.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.36 | $0.36 | $0.36 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.37 | $0.37 | $0.37 | 35 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.66 | $0.64 | $0.64 | 118 |
Collector Outlook for Metagross (49)
Metagross (49) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Metagross (49) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
