What is the starting price for an ungraded Energy Retrieval #81?

The ungraded version of Energy Retrieval #81 in the Pokémon Base Set starts at $22.

How much is a PSA 10 graded copy worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of Energy Retrieval #81 can fetch a price of $330.

Is the value difference between ungraded and graded significant?

Yes, the value difference is substantial, with a PSA 10 selling for $330 compared to an ungraded price of $22.

Energy Retrieval [1st Edition] #81 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

What the Energy Retrieval [1st Edition] #81 card from Pokémon Base Set is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Energy Retrieval [1st Edition] #81 value — Ungraded $22 · Grade 9 $114 · PSA 10 $330. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade

$22

Ungraded

5.2×

$114

Grade 9

15.0×

$330

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 15.0× raw.

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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.

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

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

1999-2000Energy 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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Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon

Energy Retrieval [1st Edition] #81 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Energy Retrieval [1st Edition] #81 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $22. A Grade 9 copy runs about $114, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $330.

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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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$22	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$114	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$330	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for an ungraded Energy Retrieval #81?: The ungraded version of Energy Retrieval #81 in the Pokémon Base Set starts at $22.
How much is a PSA 10 graded copy worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of Energy Retrieval #81 can fetch a price of $330.
Is the value difference between ungraded and graded significant?: Yes, the value difference is substantial, with a PSA 10 selling for $330 compared to an ungraded price of $22.