| Set | Unified Minds |
| Card number | 257 |
| Rarity | Rare Secret |
| Type | Energy |
| HP | 0 |
| Released | Aug 2019 |
Recycle Energy #257 Value (Unified Minds)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Recycle Energy #257 is the secret rare energy card that closed out the Unified Minds set for Pokemon. Its full art gold border design set it apart from the standard basic energy reprints found earlier in the same set. Secret rare energy cards like this one are often overlooked by collectors chasing character cards, which keeps interest steady but not intense. A secret rare energy card rarely draws the same attention as a secret rare Pokemon illustration, and that gap shapes how it is collected.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $10.15 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €10.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €11.09 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €11.68 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 75 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $5.93 |
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Recycle Energy #257: rarity, grading and trend
Recycle Energy #257 is a Rare Secret Energy card from Unified Minds, the Sun & Moon era (2019). It ranks as number 44 by price out of 261 cards in the set. The PSA 10 premium is only about $-4.22 over raw, so grading rarely leaves much profit after fees and shipping. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($10.34 to $10.15).
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 10 | $5.93 | 1 |
| PSA | 9 | $22.52 | 2 |
| PSA | 8 | $7.07 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Recycle Energy price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €10.00 | $10.15 |
| Oct 2026 | €10.00 | $10.20 |
| Sep 2026 | €10.00 | $10.34 |
| Aug 2026 | €11.61 | $10.03 |
| Jul 2026 | €9.83 | $9.65 |
| Jun 2026 | €10.20 | $9.65 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Recycle Energy #257 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $10.15, a PSA 10 sells for around $5.93 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €10.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Recycle Energy #257 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Recycle Energy #257 sells for about $5.93 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $10.15 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Recycle Energy #257 rare?
Recycle Energy #257 is printed at Rare Secret rarity and ranks number 44 by price among the 261 cards in Unified Minds. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Recycle Energy #257 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $10.15.
Is Recycle Energy #257 worth grading?
Usually not. A PSA 10 only adds about $-4.22 over raw, which leaves little after grading fees, shipping and the risk of a lower grade.
How do I check which printing of Recycle Energy I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (257) 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.
How can I check current listings for this card?
The Card Value Scanner iPhone app allows collectors to scan the card and pull up live marketplace listings for quick reference. Checking live listings directly is usually more reliable than relying on memory of past prices.
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