Boost Energy Pokémon card #87
UncommonEnergy
Dragon Frontiers·EX series·#87

Boost Energy #87

📉 Dip Alert

Boost Energy #87 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $5.34, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$5.34
Cardmarket (EUR)
€0.99
Print variants
2
7d trend
▼ 20.0%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Boost Energy #87 today, you'd net about
$5.34after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $5.34Cardmarket $4.72Whatnot $4.46TCGplayer $4.36eBay $4.33

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.

Sell or hold?▼ 20.0%
Cooling off ▼

Boost Energy #87 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.

Boost Energy at a glance

  • Current TCGplayer market value $5.34 (Reverse Holofoil).
  • Rarity: Uncommon.
  • Recent averages: €1.16 (7d), €1.45 (30d).
  • From Dragon Frontiers (EX), released 2006.
  • Cardmarket trend price €0.99.
Market prices

Boost Energy price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Boost Energy #87.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$5.34
TCGplayer market
Low
$2.59
Mid
$5.98
High
—
Normal
$1.38
TCGplayer market
Low
$0.70
Mid
$1.38
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€0.99
Avg sold
€1.19
Lowest NM
€0.10
7-day avg
€1.16
30-day avg
€1.45

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Boost Energy #87

Card #87 of Dragon Frontiers is Boost Energy, a classic-era Energy card from the EX series (2006). As a Energy card (Special), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.

The card is illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa and currently trades at $5.34 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $2.59 to —.

Card facts

Set
Dragon Frontiers
Series
EX
Number
#87 / 101
Rarity
Uncommon
Illustrator
Shin-ichi Yoshikawa
Subtype
Special
Released
2006/11/08
Card text

Boost Energy attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Boost Energy #87 — the playability layer behind the price.

Boost Energy can be attached only to an Evolved Pokémon. Discard Boost Energy at the end of the turn it was attached. Boost Energy provides ColorlessColorlessColorless Energy. The Pokémon Boost Energy is attached to can't retreat. If the Pokémon Boost Energy is attached to isn't an Evolved Pokémon, discard Boost Energy.

Battle stats

Retreat cost
—
Attacks
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Market analysis

Boost Energy price analysis

What drives the current market value of Boost Energy #87.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($5.34), Normal ($1.38) — 2 versions in total.

At $5.34 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.

At $5.34 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.

Cardmarket values Boost Energy at a trend of €0.99, an average sold price of €1.19 and a near-mint floor of €0.10.

Price trend

Boost Energy price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $5.55▼ 3.8% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $5.34

Recent sales average €1.16 over 7 days versus €1.45 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-20%).

The most recent 24-hour average is €1.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.99.

Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $5.34–$5.55. The most recent snapshot of $5.34 sits 0% up that range, 3.8% under the October 15, 2026 high.

Daily moves average a volatility of 1.8%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 3.8%.

The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€1.00
7-day avg€1.16
30-day avg€1.45
Trend price€0.99

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▼ $0.21 (-3.8%)New recorded low
All-time high
$5.55
All-time low
$5.34
Off all-time high
-3.8%
11 days since high
Since first snapshot
-3.8%
Max drawdown
-3.8%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
1.8%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$5.34
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $5.34high $5.55

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Boost Energy?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

The $5.34 market translates to a net of about $4.33 (eBay), $4.36 (TCGplayer), $4.72 (Cardmarket), $4.46 (Whatnot) or $5.34 (direct). That $1.01 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.

As a uncommon card, Boost Energy sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Boost Energy #87.

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Best net payout$5.34
Spread across platforms$1.01
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$1.0118.9%$4.33Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$0.9818.4%$4.36Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$0.6211.6%$4.72Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$5.34Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$0.8816.5%$4.46Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Boost Energy?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Boost Energy #87 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Boost Energy #87.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Not worth grading

At $5.34 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $51.32 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-65.5% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$4.65
Net as PSA 9
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[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
—
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$51.32
Expected value
—
Expected profit
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-65.5% ROI

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.

Set context

Boost Energy within Dragon Frontiers

Within Dragon Frontiers it is the #95 most valuable of 96 tracked cards; the set median is $35.39.

Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 2%.

The set's top card is Snorlax δ (#10), valued at $999.97.

Rank in set
#95
of 96 tracked
Set median
$35.39
Rarity
Uncommon
Series
EX
Full Dragon Frontiers report →
Value drivers

What makes Boost Energy valuable

  • Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
  • Shin-ichi Yoshikawa illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
  • This Energy appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
  • With steady supply, Boost Energy is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
  • Classic-era (2006) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Boost Energy

  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.16 and €1.45) to time entries and exits.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.34 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Dragon Frontiers was released in 2006; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Boost Energy can realise well above the $2.59 low end.
  • Because it is a Energy card, Boost Energy has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
FAQ

Boost Energy value questions

What is Boost Energy #87 worth?

Boost Energy trades near $5.34 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $2.59–—; Cardmarket shows €0.99.

Should I buy Boost Energy?

As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-20.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.

How rare is Boost Energy?

Boost Energy is a Uncommon card from Dragon Frontiers (EX series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

What print variants exist for Boost Energy?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($5.34), Normal ($1.38). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Boost Energy?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.34. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Boost Energy's value?

Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Energy), and condition. Artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa also matters to collector demand.

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