Question 1

What is the current market value of Energy Retrieval #171?

Accepted Answer

Energy Retrieval (Scarlet & Violet) is presently valued at about $0.23 in raw condition. Compared with last week, pricing is 14.1% higher. Against its 30-day baseline of $0.21, this card is pricing 8.0% higher. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.09 to $0.30 (91% spread), a high-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Common.

Question 2

Is Energy Retrieval #171 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Weekly movement is positive (14.1%), and value remains materially above its recent low (156%). With a 91% 90-day spread ($0.09-$0.30), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value is 8.0% above its 30-day reference ($0.21). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Energy Retrieval #171 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Energy Retrieval is a Scarlet & Violet card from the 2023 release window. Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Common. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. It carries a Item subtype designation. The card text reads: Put up to 2 Basic Energy cards from your discard pile into your hand. You may play any number of Item cards during your turn. Attack names are not present in the current metadata snapshot. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Energy cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Energy Retrieval often benchmark it against other Energy cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.09 to $0.16 (78% spread). The current card sits +55% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.15. Notable alternatives include Energy Retrieval #92 (Black & White) at $0.16, Energy Retrieval #116 (Sun & Moon) at $0.16, Energy Retrieval #59 (Shining Legends) at $0.16, and Energy Retrieval #160 (Sword & Shield) at $0.16.

Question 5

What set is Energy Retrieval #171 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Scarlet & Violet is 2023. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. With 258 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Energy Retrieval (#171) is one of the Common prints in this expansion.

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