Quick Answer
Most MetaZoo cards are worth very little in 2026. The speculation bubble that inflated the game's prices in 2021 and early 2022 has fully collapsed following the publisher's difficulties. The cards that retain meaningful value are genuine first edition holofoils of iconic cryptids from early sets, and these only if in near-mint condition. Everything else has crashed to near-bulk prices.
What Happened to MetaZoo Prices
MetaZoo launched into the 2020-2021 TCG speculation bubble and prices inflated dramatically. First edition booster boxes that sold for AU$60 at launch were trading at AU$500 to AU$800 by mid-2021. Single holofoil cards from the first edition that cost AU$3 in the original print run were selling for AU$50 to AU$200.
The bubble burst for MetaZoo in 2022, ahead of the broader TCG market correction, because the game's player base never developed to match the speculator interest. When buyers could not sell to other speculators and players were not generating ongoing demand, prices collapsed rapidly.
By 2023, when the publisher's operational difficulties became clear, the secondary market contracted further. Cards that had been trading at AU$50 in 2021 were selling for AU$3 to AU$8.
What Still Has Value in Australia
First Edition Cryptid Nation holofoil rares of the most iconic cryptids are the one category that has maintained some value above bulk. The Bigfoot, Mothman, Jersey Devil, and Flatwoods Monster holofoils from the original Cryptid Nation first edition in near-mint condition trade at AU$8 to AU$35 depending on the specific card and condition.
Kickstarter exclusives from the original campaign that were distributed in genuinely limited quantities are the highest-value items in the game. These were not sold at retail and their distribution is verifiable and limited. Specific Kickstarter exclusives in mint condition trade at AU$20 to AU$100.
Sealed first edition product that has remained truly sealed since original release has maintained modest collector value above opened product. A sealed first edition Cryptid Nation pack is worth more than the cards inside it because of the sealed premium.
Everything else including later set cards, common and uncommon cards of any set, and non-first-edition rares is worth under AU$2 per card in most cases. Bulk lots sell for cents per card.
The Price Reality by Set
| Set | General State | Most Valuable Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptid Nation (1st Ed) | Modest collector value | Holofoil Bigfoot, Mothman, Flatwoods Monster |
| Cryptid Nation (unlimited) | Near bulk | Almost nothing |
| Wilderness (1st Ed) | Low, some collector interest | Unique cryptids not in CN |
| Later sets | Essentially bulk | Nothing significant |
Should You Sell MetaZoo Cards Now?
If you have MetaZoo cards from the speculation era, selling now is likely to return less than you paid during peak prices. The market has contracted and is unlikely to recover without a publisher revival that shows no signs of happening.
If you bought at or near original retail prices and held, your cards may be worth slightly more or slightly less than you paid depending on which cards you have. First edition holofoils of iconic cryptids are the best case.
The C3 Take
MetaZoo is the cautionary tale of TCG speculation. Cards that were hyped as valuable investments turned out to be worth what the underlying player base could support, which was much less than speculation prices suggested. The lesson is not specific to MetaZoo: any TCG's secondary market ultimately rests on player demand, and when player demand is thin, speculation prices are temporary.
If you have MetaZoo cards, keep the first edition holofoils of iconic cryptids and treat everything else as near-worthless. If you are considering buying MetaZoo for its collector value now, only engage at very low prices with full understanding of the market's current state.
What to Read Next
- Browse MetaZoo cards at /cards/metazoo
- Read the MetaZoo guide at /blog/metazoo-tcg-beginners-guide-australia
- Find an active game at /quizzes/which-tcg-extended