Energy Retrieval
Base Set · 081/102 · Uncommon
Current Prices
About Energy Retrieval
Energy Retrieval is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 081/102 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Energy Retrieval Price Analysis
The current market price for Energy Retrieval from Base Set is $0.56 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.35 to a high of $0.97. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $69.99 — approximately 125.0x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $51.00.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 13 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.59 | $1.59 | $1.59 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 14 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $55.99 | $55.99 | $55.99 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $1.55 | $0.71 | $2.33 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $6.99 | $6.99 | $6.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $3.27 | $3.27 | $3.27 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.24 | $0.04 | $0.55 | 285 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.19 | $0.05 | $0.55 | 364 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.41 | $0.18 | $0.74 | 1,356 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.32 | $0.13 | $0.67 | 940 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.56 | $0.35 | $0.97 | 1,055 |
Is Energy Retrieval a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Energy Retrieval typically hold steady value as part of complete set collections rather than as standalone investment pieces. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
