What is the starting price for an ungraded Metapod [1st Edition] #54?

An ungraded copy of the Metapod [1st Edition] #54 is currently valued around $21.

How much is a PSA 10 graded copy worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of this Pokémon Base Set card sells for $445.

Is the value of this card dependent on its grade?

Yes, the value increases substantially with grading, moving from $21 ungraded to $445 for a PSA 10.

Metapod [1st Edition] #54 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

What the Metapod [1st Edition] #54 card from Pokémon Base Set is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Metapod [1st Edition] #54 value — Ungraded $21 · Grade 9 $79 · PSA 10 $445. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade

$21

Ungraded

3.8×

$79

Grade 9

21.2×

$445

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 21.2× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest way to own Metapod #54, grab the Standard version for $2. The higher prices reflect specific qualities: the 1st Edition commands $21 for its early printing, while Shadowless and 1999-2000 versions offer minor variations for $4 each. Buyers prioritizing owning the card over investment should choose Standard. Those seeking collector prestige or scarcity should invest in the 1st Edition.

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1st Edition— this pageMetapod [1st Edition] #54 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$21.38$445eBay ↗

ShadowlessMetapod [Shadowless] #54 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$3.76$167.5eBay ↗

1999-2000Metapod [1999-2000] #54 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$3.5$105eBay ↗

StandardMetapod #54 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$1.91$114.03eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon

Metapod [1st Edition] #54 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Metapod [1st Edition] #54 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $21. A Grade 9 copy runs about $79, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $445.

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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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$21	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$79	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$445	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for an ungraded Metapod [1st Edition] #54?: An ungraded copy of the Metapod [1st Edition] #54 is currently valued around $21.
How much is a PSA 10 graded copy worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of this Pokémon Base Set card sells for $445.
Is the value of this card dependent on its grade?: Yes, the value increases substantially with grading, moving from $21 ungraded to $445 for a PSA 10.