Psychic Energy
Base Set 2 · 129/130 · Common
Current Prices
Zestaw
Base Set 2Numer
129/130
Rzadkość
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
2,311
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Psychic Energy
Psychic Energy is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 129/130 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.
Psychic Energy Price Analysis
The current market price for Psychic Energy from Base Set 2 is $0.26 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.15 to a high of $0.29. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $64.95 — approximately 249.8x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $50.00. The card has seen a -21.2% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. With a high volume of recorded sales (2,311+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Psychic Energy
Professional grading is available for Psychic Energy and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10, CGC 7, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, PSA 10, PSA 8, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $1.17 | $1.17 | $1.17 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.99 | $0.73 | $0.73 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $3.22 | $2.98 | $3.61 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $5.50 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $64.95 | $31.25 | $31.25 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.43 | $29.86 | $29.86 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.15 | 103 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.22 | $0.14 | $0.36 | 853 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $5.50 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.99 | $1.35 | $1.35 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $50.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $1.58 | $1.58 | $1.58 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.15 | $0.13 | $0.13 | 571 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.26 | $0.15 | $0.29 | 620 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.13 | $0.05 | $0.62 | 128 |
Is Psychic Energy a Good Investment?
As a common card, Psychic Energy's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. 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.
