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Metapod

Sombras Ardientes / #2/147

Metapod

Printed language: Spanish · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Sombras Ardientes
Rarity (source)
Uncommon
Illustrator
Suwama Chiaki
Source reference
sm3-2

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Metapod remains almost motionless while its body transforms inside a sturdy shell. Its cells change and the contents of its casing become very soft. It therefore hardens the shell to withstand attacks, especially from birds, but a strong enough impact could knock it down and spill what is inside. This waiting period is less peaceful than it seems: the outer protection safeguards a fragile transformation until evolution.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Ultra Moon says Metapod's shell can withstand Pikipek's attacks, but a fall leaves it dangerously vulnerable. Pokémon Ultra Sun describes the liquid and transforming cells inside. Its apparent sturdiness therefore protects very delicate contents.

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Card details

HP
80
Type (source)
Planta
Stage (source)
Fase 1
Pokédex number
11
Retreat cost
2 Energy
Weakness (source)
Fuego ×2

Printed card text — Spanish

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Attacks

Apisonar

Cost: Planta

Damage: 20

Mudar

Cost: Incolora · Incolora

Cura 40 puntos de daño a este Pokémon.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Normal
  • Reverse
  • básico · estándar
  • reversa · estándar

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