What is the current going rate for an ungraded copy of this card?

The ungraded version of Energy Retrieval [Shadowless] #81 is available for a lower starting price.

How much is a PSA 10 graded copy worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of Energy Retrieval [Shadowless] #81 is currently valued at $60.

Does the condition significantly impact the resale value?

Yes, condition is key; a Grade 9 copy sells for $35, compared to the ungraded market.

Energy Retrieval [Shadowless] #81 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

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

Energy Retrieval [Shadowless] #81 value — Ungraded $2 · Grade 9 $35 · PSA 10 $60. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Pokémon Base SetGame · Pokémon

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Value by grade

Ungraded

17.5×

$35

Grade 9

30.0×

$60

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 30.0× 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 ↗

Shadowless— this pageEnergy 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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Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon

Energy Retrieval [Shadowless] #81 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Energy Retrieval [Shadowless] #81 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $2. A Grade 9 copy runs about $35, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $60.

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.

Price guide

Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$2	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$35	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$60	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the current going rate for an ungraded copy of this card?: The ungraded version of Energy Retrieval [Shadowless] #81 is available for a lower starting price.
How much is a PSA 10 graded copy worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of Energy Retrieval [Shadowless] #81 is currently valued at $60.
Does the condition significantly impact the resale value?: Yes, condition is key; a Grade 9 copy sells for $35, compared to the ungraded market.