| 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 Sep 17, 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) | $10.32 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $10.39 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €10.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €9.30 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €11.07 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 72 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $5.93 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
How much is Recycle Energy #257 worth?
How much is Recycle Energy #257 worth? As of Sep 17, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $10.32, a PSA 10 sells for around $5.93 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €10.00. Prices update daily from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is Recycle Energy #257 worth?
How much is Recycle Energy #257 worth? As of Sep 17, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $10.32, a PSA 10 sells for around $5.93 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €10.00. Prices update daily from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Recycle Energy #257 worth?
As of Sep 17, 2026, a PSA 10 Recycle Energy #257 sells for about $5.93 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $10.32 for a raw near mint copy.
How can I identify Recycle Energy #257 with my phone?
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How do I track the value of Recycle Energy #257 in a collection?
Add Recycle Energy #257 to your collection in the TCGApp.io app to see portfolio value, profit and loss, price history and alerts when the card moves. You can also export CSV/JSON and add a Home Screen widget.
What makes Recycle Energy #257 a secret rare?
It falls outside the set's main numbered print run, a common structure for secret rares that gives basic energy cards a gold bordered full art treatment. This numbering placement is what identifies secret rares across most modern Pokemon sets.
Is this card considered rare compared to other Unified Minds secret rares?
It shares its print status with other secret rares in the set, but demand is generally lower since it lacks a featured Pokemon illustration. Rarity by print run does not always align with collector demand.
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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