| Set | Base Set |
| Card number | 81 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Keiji Kinebuchi |
| Released | Jan 1999 |
Energy Retrieval #81 Value (Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 5, 2026.
Energy Retrieval belongs to the 1999 Base Set as an Uncommon Trainer, illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. It allows players to recover energy cards from their discard pile, essential for sustaining attacks in early formats.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $0.52 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $0.43 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €35.99 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €21.73 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €6.32 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 67 |
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Why Energy Retrieval #81 is priced where it is
Energy Retrieval #81 is an Uncommon Trainer card from Base Set, the Base era (1999). It ranks as number 87 by price out of 307 cards in the set. At this price most copies change hands raw, often in bulk lots, and graded sales are rare. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($0.52 to $0.52). The illustration is by Keiji Kinebuchi.
Energy Retrieval price history
Price has been stable near $0.52 across the 101 days we have on record.
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €35.99 | $0.52 |
| Sep 2026 | €33.39 | $0.52 |
| Aug 2026 | €34.44 | $0.52 |
| Jul 2026 | €27.27 | $0.52 |
| Jun 2026 | €0.44 | $0.52 |
| May 2026 | €0.36 | $0.52 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Energy Retrieval #81 worth on Oct 5, 2026?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $0.52, the Cardmarket low is €35.99. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
Is Energy Retrieval #81 rare?
Energy Retrieval #81 is printed at Uncommon rarity and ranks number 87 by price among the 307 cards in Base Set. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Energy Retrieval #81 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $0.52.
How do I check which printing of Energy Retrieval I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (81) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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