Question 1

What is the current market value of Energy Retrieval #81?

Accepted Answer

Energy Retrieval from Base is currently trading around $0.73. Its 7-day trend is positive, up 5.3%. Against its 30-day baseline of $0.57, this card is pricing 27.6% higher. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.44 to $0.73 (40% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Energy Retrieval #81 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Short-term momentum is positive (5.3% over 7 days), while the card sits 66% above its 90-day low. With a 40% 90-day spread ($0.44-$0.73), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.57), the card is trading 27.6% higher. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +18056% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $38.23, while PSA 10 is $132.54.

Question 3

What is Energy Retrieval #81 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 1999, Base introduced this print of Energy Retrieval. Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed card effect: Trade 1 of the other cards in your hand for up to 2 basic Energy cards from your discard pile. Attack names are not present in the current metadata snapshot. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Energy cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Energy checklist helps contextualize this specific Energy Retrieval print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.18 and $3.14 (1644% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.70), this card is +4%. Notable alternatives include Energy Retrieval #108 (Chaos Rising) at $3.14, Energy Retrieval #80 (Plasma Blast) at $0.26, Energy Retrieval #171 (Scarlet & Violet) at $0.25, and Energy Retrieval #127 (Crown Zenith) at $0.18.

Question 5

What set is Energy Retrieval #81 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Base was released in 1999. Series classification for this set is Base. With 102 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Energy Retrieval is card number 81 with a Uncommon designation.

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