What is the current resale value for an ungraded Energy Retrieval #81?

The ungraded version of this card is available for purchase at a lower entry price point.

How much is a PSA 10 graded copy of this Pokémon card worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of Energy Retrieval #81 from the Base Set currently sells for $68.

Is the Grade 9 condition significantly more valuable than the ungraded version?

Yes, a Grade 9 copy is valued at $38, showing a clear increase in value over the ungraded state.

Energy Retrieval [1999-2000] #81 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

What the Energy Retrieval [1999-2000] #81 card from Pokémon Base Set is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Energy Retrieval [1999-2000] #81 value — Ungraded $2 · Grade 9 $38 · PSA 10 $68. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade

Ungraded

19.0×

$38

Grade 9

34.0×

$68

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 34.0× raw.

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Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest ownership, grab the Standard version for only $2. The 1st Edition ($22) and Shadowless ($2) versions offer collectors a premium due to their scarcity and early printings, while the 1999-2000 version is also inexpensive. If you just want the card, buy Standard. If you seek investment potential or collect vintage, the 1st Edition is the clear choice for the higher price.

VersionUsedNewBuy

1st EditionEnergy Retrieval [1st Edition] #81 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$21.56$330eBay ↗

ShadowlessEnergy Retrieval [Shadowless] #81 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$2.42$60eBay ↗

1999-2000— this pageEnergy Retrieval [1999-2000] #81 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$2.28$68.38eBay ↗

StandardEnergy Retrieval #81 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$1.87$140eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Energy Retrieval [1999-2000] #81 (Pokémon Base Set)$2.28

Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon

Energy Retrieval [1999-2000] #81 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Energy Retrieval [1999-2000] #81 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $2. A Grade 9 copy runs about $38, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $68.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$2	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$38	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$68	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the current resale value for an ungraded Energy Retrieval #81?: The ungraded version of this card is available for purchase at a lower entry price point.
How much is a PSA 10 graded copy of this Pokémon card worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of Energy Retrieval #81 from the Base Set currently sells for $68.
Is the Grade 9 condition significantly more valuable than the ungraded version?: Yes, a Grade 9 copy is valued at $38, showing a clear increase in value over the ungraded state.