Metapod Collector’s Guide: Unbroken Bonds (sm10-3)

Character Intro

Metapod from the Unbroken Bonds set is an uncommon Grass-type Stage 1 Pokémon card with 70 HP. It features the ability Emerge and the attack Bug Bite. This card is numbered 3 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Ability: Emerge — Once per turn, you may flip a coin to evolve Metapod immediately if heads.
• Attack: Bug Bite — Costs Grass + 2 Colorless, deals 30 damage.
• Flavor Text: Its shell is filled with a thick liquid. All of the cells throughout its body are being rebuilt in preparation for evolution.
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Key Printings

This exact Metapod card appears in the Sun & Moon series, specifically in the Unbroken Bonds set (set code sm10). It is card number 3 in the set and classified as Uncommon rarity.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants. It can be identified by its set code “sm10,” card number “3,” and the illustrator credit to Shigenori Negishi. The card features a Stage 1 subtype and the Grass type iconography.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. Its ability “Emerge” allows for strategic evolution acceleration, and its attack “Bug Bite” deals moderate damage with a moderate energy cost.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated area by Shigenori Negishi. Proper storage will maintain its collector value and visual appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): This set features Metapod as a Stage 1 Grass-type with an evolution-accelerating ability and a straightforward attack. It fits into the broader Sun & Moon series with a focus on evolution mechanics and synergy.

This Metapod printing is a solid collectible for fans of the Unbroken Bonds set and those interested in evolution-themed cards.