Scramble Energy #89
📉 Dip AlertScramble Energy is card #89 from Dragon Frontiers, a Uncommon Energy card currently trading near $8.18 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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.
Scramble Energy #89 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Scramble Energy at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €1.70.
- Uncommon rarity.
- Dragon Frontiers, EX series, 2006.
- Trades around $8.18 on TCGplayer.
- 7-day average €2.03; 30-day average €2.32.
Scramble Energy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Scramble Energy #89.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $7.82
- Mid
- $24.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.12
- Mid
- $4.90
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Scramble Energy #89
Printed as #89 in Dragon Frontiers, Scramble Energy belongs to the EX series and dates to 2006. It is a Energy of the Special type, valued by players and collectors.
The card is illustrated by Takumi Akabane and currently trades at $8.18 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $7.82 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragon Frontiers
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #89 / 101
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Takumi Akabane
- Subtype
- Special
- Released
- 2006/11/08
Scramble Energy attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Scramble Energy #89 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Scramble Energy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Scramble Energy #89.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($8.18), Normal ($3.92).
At $8.18 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $8.18 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Scramble Energy trends at €1.70 on Cardmarket (avg sold €1.94, lowest NM €0.10).
Scramble Energy price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €2.03 against a 30-day average of €2.32 (-12.5%).
Single-day average: €2.17; Cardmarket trend price €1.70.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Scramble Energy, with a recorded low of $8.18 and high of $8.31; current value is at 0% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.7% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 1.6% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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 Scramble Energy?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $8.18 market translates to a net of about $6.80 (eBay), $6.84 (TCGplayer), $7.42 (Cardmarket), $6.99 (Whatnot) or $8.18 (direct). That $1.38 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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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 Scramble Energy?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Scramble Energy #89 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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.
At $8.18 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 $54.16 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-56.8% 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.
Scramble Energy within Dragon Frontiers
Scramble Energy ranks #90 of 96 tracked Dragon Frontiers cards by market value, against a set median of $35.39.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 7%.
The set's top card is Snorlax δ (#10), valued at $999.97.
What makes Scramble Energy valuable
- Classic-era (2006) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- At Uncommon rarity, Scramble Energy is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Artwork by Takumi Akabane is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- With steady supply, Scramble Energy is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- This Energy appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
Buying & selling Scramble Energy
- 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 Scramble Energy can realise well above the $7.82 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $8.18 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€2.03 and €2.32) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Scramble Energy can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Scramble Energy value questions
What is the value of Scramble Energy?
Scramble Energy trades near $8.18 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $7.82–—; Cardmarket shows €1.70.
Will Scramble Energy hold its value?
Short-term momentum is softening (-12.5%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Scramble Energy?
Scramble 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 Scramble Energy?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($8.18), Normal ($3.92). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Scramble Energy?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $8.18. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Scramble Energy's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Energy), and condition. Artwork by Takumi Akabane also matters to collector demand.
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