What is the estimated value of an ungraded Energy Retrieval #81?

The ungraded version of Energy Retrieval #81 is available for purchase on the marketplace.

How much is a PSA 10 Energy Retrieval #81 worth?

A graded PSA 10 copy of Energy Retrieval #81 from the Pokémon Base Set is currently valued at $140.

Is the Grade 9 condition worth the investment?

A Grade 9 copy of Energy Retrieval #81 can be found for $34, offering a good balance of condition and price.

Energy Retrieval #81 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

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

Energy Retrieval #81 value — Ungraded $2 · Grade 9 $34 · PSA 10 $140. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade

Ungraded

17.0×

$34

Grade 9

70.0×

$140

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 70.0× 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.

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 ↗

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

Standard— this pageEnergy Retrieval #81 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$1.87$140eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon

Energy Retrieval #81 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Energy Retrieval #81 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $2. A Grade 9 copy runs about $34, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $140.

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	$34	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$140	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of an ungraded Energy Retrieval #81?: The ungraded version of Energy Retrieval #81 is available for purchase on the marketplace.
How much is a PSA 10 Energy Retrieval #81 worth?: A graded PSA 10 copy of Energy Retrieval #81 from the Pokémon Base Set is currently valued at $140.
Is the Grade 9 condition worth the investment?: A Grade 9 copy of Energy Retrieval #81 can be found for $34, offering a good balance of condition and price.