What is the current market value for an ungraded Metapod [1st Edition] #42?

An ungraded copy of Metapod [1st Edition] #42 from the Neo Discovery set is currently valued around $6.

How much more valuable is a PSA 10 version compared to an ungraded one?

A PSA 10 graded copy sells for $68, significantly higher than the $6 price point for ungraded cards.

Which condition should I aim for when buying this Pokémon card?

For maximum resale value, aim for a PSA 10 grade, though ungraded options are available starting at $6.

Metapod [1st Edition] #42 — Pokémon Neo Discovery Card Value

Name: Metapod [1st Edition] #42 — Pokémon Neo Discovery Card Value
Brand: Pokémon

Pokémon Neo Discovery

What the Metapod [1st Edition] #42 card from Pokémon Neo Discovery is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Metapod [1st Edition] #42 value — Ungraded $6 · Grade 9 $33 · PSA 10 $68. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade

Ungraded

5.5×

$33

Grade 9

11.3×

$68

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 11.3× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest way to own Metapod #42, buy the Standard version at $2. The 1st Edition version at $6 offers the premium of being the original printing, which collectors value for its historical significance. If you are a casual collector wanting the basic card, stick to Standard. If you are serious about collecting and want the most desirable version, the 1st Edition is the worthwhile investment.

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1st Edition— this pageMetapod [1st Edition] #42 — Pokémon Neo Discovery Card Value$6.49$67.5eBay ↗

StandardMetapod #42 — Pokémon Neo Discovery Card Value$1.62$40.72eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Neo Discovery
Game: Pokémon

Metapod [1st Edition] #42 (Pokémon Neo Discovery) card value

An ungraded Metapod [1st Edition] #42 from Pokémon Neo Discovery averages around $6. A Grade 9 copy runs about $33, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $68.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$6	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$33	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$68	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the current market value for an ungraded Metapod [1st Edition] #42?: An ungraded copy of Metapod [1st Edition] #42 from the Neo Discovery set is currently valued around $6.
How much more valuable is a PSA 10 version compared to an ungraded one?: A PSA 10 graded copy sells for $68, significantly higher than the $6 price point for ungraded cards.
Which condition should I aim for when buying this Pokémon card?: For maximum resale value, aim for a PSA 10 grade, though ungraded options are available starting at $6.