Energy Retrieval #99
From Ancient Origins, Energy Retrieval (#99) is a Secret Rare Trainer card valued at $20.44 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Energy Retrieval #99 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Energy Retrieval at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $20.44 (Holofoil).
- From Ancient Origins (XY), released 2015.
- Rarity: Secret Rare.
- 7-day average €20.00; 30-day average €19.94.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €16.66.
Energy Retrieval price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Energy Retrieval #99.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $9.33
- Mid
- $20.01
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Energy Retrieval #99
Energy Retrieval is the #99 of 98 card in Ancient Origins, a modern-era set released in 2015 as part of the XY series. It is a Trainer of the Item type, valued by players and collectors.
Artwork is by 5ban Graphics; the Holofoil printing sits around $20.44, spanning $9.33–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Ancient Origins
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #99 / 98
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- Subtype
- Item
- Released
- 2015/08/12
Energy Retrieval attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Energy Retrieval #99 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
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Energy Retrieval price analysis
What drives the current market value of Energy Retrieval #99.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $20.44.
At $20.44, Energy Retrieval draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $20.44 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket values Energy Retrieval at a trend of €16.66, an average sold price of €19.33 and a near-mint floor of €4.50.
Energy Retrieval price history & movement
Recent sales average €20.00 over 7 days versus €19.94 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+0.3%).
Latest daily average €20.00 against a trend price of €16.66.
Energy Retrieval has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $20.44 to $20.44; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Energy Retrieval?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $20.44 market translates to a net of about $17.43 (eBay), $17.53 (TCGplayer), $19.07 (Cardmarket), $17.91 (Whatnot) or $20.44 (direct). That $3.01 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a secret rare card, Energy Retrieval sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Energy Retrieval #99.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Energy Retrieval?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Energy Retrieval #99 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Energy Retrieval #99.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $20.44 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $4.46 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $66.41 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-21.2% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Energy Retrieval within Ancient Origins
Energy Retrieval ranks #21 of 35 tracked Ancient Origins cards by market value, against a set median of $24.31.
It sits in the top 43% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is M Rayquaza EX (#98), valued at $1,172.00.
What makes Energy Retrieval valuable
- As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- Modern-era (2015) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- Secret Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Artwork by 5ban Graphics is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Priced at $20.44 with steady supply, Energy Retrieval sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Energy Retrieval
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€20.00 and €19.94) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Energy Retrieval can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $20.44 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $20.44 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Secret Rare cards; a clean copy of Energy Retrieval can realise well above the $9.33 low end.
Energy Retrieval value questions
How much is Energy Retrieval worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $20.44 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $9.33 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €16.66.
Will Energy Retrieval hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady (+0.3%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Energy Retrieval?
Energy Retrieval is a Secret Rare card from Ancient Origins (XY series, 2015). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Energy Retrieval are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($20.44). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Energy Retrieval?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $20.44. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Energy Retrieval's value?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
