2016 Pokémon XY Evolutions Metapod Reverse Holo #4
Metapod · The Pokémon Company (Distributed by Nintendo/Wizards of the Coast-style reboot) · Reverse Holofoil Uncommon
Player
Metapod
Set
Pokémon XY Evolutions
Year
2016
Card #
4/108
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) Estimated - centering appears bottom-heavy and corner wear is visible on the bottom right.
Category
Reverse Holofoil Uncommon
Manufacturer
The Pokémon Company (Distributed by Nintendo/Wizards of the Coast-style reboot)
Demand Level
Low to Moderate; typically sought by set collectors looking to complete the XY Evolutions master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-25, PSA 10: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales on TCGPlayer and eBay range from $0.35 to $1.25. Graded PSA 10 copies occasionally reach $75, but mid-grade copies sell for very close to the cost of grading.
Description
This is a 2016 Pokémon XY Evolutions Reverse Holofoil Metapod. The card features a nostalgic design reminiscent of the original 1999 Base Set. The card possesses a shiny foil finish across the entire card face except for the character artwork window. Features the attacks Stiffen and Stun Spore.
Key Features
Reverse Holofoil parallel; XY Evolutions set which is popular for its 20th-anniversary throwback designs to the original Base Set.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct font types for 2016 Pokémon prints; proper '©2016 Pokémon' copyright line; accurate set symbol (flower-like logo for Evolutions). Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift towards the bottom border; minor whitening on the bottom right corner edge; potential surface micro-scratching typical of reverse holofoil finishes.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/standard envelope listing), TCGPlayer, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
This card is generally not worth the cost of grading unless it is a guaranteed PSA 10. List as '2016 Pokemon XY Evolutions Metapod Reverse Holo 4/108' and ship in a penny sleeve and top loader using the eBay Standard Envelope for cheap tracking.