| Set | Base Set |
| Card number | 81 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Artist | Keiji Kinebuchi |
| Released | Jan 1999 |
Energy Retrieval #81 Common Value (Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 5, 2026.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $0.00 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €1.27 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €4.51 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €3.61 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 57 |
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Energy Retrieval #81 Common: rarity, grading and trend
Energy Retrieval #81 Common is a Common card from Base Set, the Base era (1999). It ranks as number 224 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. The illustration is by Keiji Kinebuchi.
Energy Retrieval price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €1.27 | $0.00 |
| Sep 2026 | €1.27 | $0.00 |
| Aug 2026 | €1.27 | $0.00 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Energy Retrieval #81 Common worth on Oct 5, 2026?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $1.43, the Cardmarket low is €1.27. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
Is Energy Retrieval #81 Common rare?
Energy Retrieval #81 Common is printed at Common rarity and ranks number 224 by price among the 307 cards in Base Set. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
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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