Metapod #6 from Crossing the Ruins... - Uncommon - Illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki
Grass

Metapod

#6/56 in Crossing the Ruins..., Uncommon, 70 HP, Grass, illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.

Card number
#6/56
Rarity
Uncommon
HP
70 HP
Type
Grass
Language
Japanese
Release date
July 7, 2000
Illustrator
Sumiyoshi Kizuki
Original name
トランセル
Caterpie Pokémon TCG card artWeedle Pokémon TCG card artSpinarak Pokémon TCG card artHoppip Pokémon TCG card artPineco Pokémon TCG card artKakuna Pokémon TCG card artScyther Pokémon TCG card artButterfree Pokémon TCG card artBeedrill Pokémon TCG card artYanma Pokémon TCG card artHoundour Pokémon TCG card art

Collector Notes

Metapod

Metapod appears in the Japanese print of Crossing the Ruins..., released on July 7, 2000. Metapod is a uncommon rarity and 70 HP. The Crossing the Ruins... set contains 56 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.

Collector Insights

Metapod is a Pokémon with 70 HP, illustrated by artist Sumiyoshi Kizuki. It features two attacks: Harden and Hatch. Harden costs two Colorless Energy and prevents damage to Metapod during the opponent's next turn when 20 or less damage is dealt, after accounting for Weakness and Resistance. Hatch requires two Grass Energy and allows the player to flip a coin, removing all damage counters from Metapod if heads, then evolving it by attaching a card from their deck that evolves from Metapod. The card belongs to the "Crossing the Ruins..." set, released on July 7, 2000, and is classified as Uncommon rarity. Its thematic color is a warm earth tone with the hex code #a19842. The card’s abilities focus on defensive protection and evolutionary potential through strategic play.

Explore More Collector Hubs

Compare this card against live trending cards, current most popular cards, and most collected cards in Japanese. Use these hubs to spot momentum shifts before your next trade or listing update.