#4 Metapod - Generations (g1)
Metapod is a Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP, featuring a retreat cost of two Colorless energy. It possesses the Adaptive Evolution ability, allowing it to evolve during the first turn or the turn it is played. The Harden attack costs two Colorless energy and prevents damage of 60 or less during the opponent's next turn if the Pokémon would be damaged. It has no resistances but is weak to Fire, taking double damage from such attacks. The card's flavor text describes a steel-hard shell protecting its tender body, emphasizing resilience through hardship. Metapod appears in the Generations set, released in 2016 as part of the XY series. Its rarity is listed as Uncommon, and the artwork is by artist kawayoo. This card represents a stage in the evolution of a Pokémon, offering strategic flexibility through its unique ability.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Uncommon
Artist
kawayoo
Release Date
2/22/2016

Generations
XY
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