Metal Energy #88
📉 Dip AlertMetal Energy #88 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $11.48, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Metal Energy #88 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Metal Energy at a glance
- Emerald, EX series, 2005.
- Recent averages: €1.15 (7d), €1.51 (30d).
- Trades around $11.48 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity: Rare.
- Cardmarket values it at €1.22 (EUR).
Metal Energy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Metal Energy #88.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $17.71
- Mid
- $44.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.92
- Mid
- $1.25
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Metal Energy #88
Metal Energy is the #88 of 106 card in Emerald, a classic-era set released in 2005 as part of the EX series. It is a Energy of the Special type, valued by players and collectors.
Milky Isobe illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $11.48, with listings from $17.71 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Emerald
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #88 / 106
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Milky Isobe
- Subtype
- Special
- Released
- 2005/05/09
Metal Energy attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Metal Energy #88 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Metal Energy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Metal Energy #88.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($11.48), Normal ($1.36) — 2 versions in total.
At $11.48 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $11.48 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Metal Energy trends at €1.22 on Cardmarket (avg sold €1.16, lowest NM €0.10).
Metal Energy price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €1.15, 23.8% below the 30-day average of €1.51.
Latest daily average €0.50 against a trend price of €1.22.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Metal Energy, with a recorded low of $11.48 and high of $11.48; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded 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 Metal Energy?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $11.48 market translates to a net of about $9.66 (eBay), $9.72 (TCGplayer), $10.56 (Cardmarket), $9.93 (Whatnot) or $11.48 (direct). That $1.82 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Metal Energy #88.
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 Metal Energy?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Metal Energy #88 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 $11.48 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 $57.46 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-48.0% 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.
Metal Energy within Emerald
By market value Metal Energy sits at #99 of 103 in Emerald (set median $47.75).
It sits in the top 5% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Rayquaza (#9), valued at $1,078.45.
What makes Metal Energy valuable
- Metal Energy is a Energy, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
- With steady supply, Metal Energy is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Classic-era cards like Metal Energy (2005) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Metal Energy is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Milky Isobe illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Metal Energy
- Emerald was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.15 and €1.51) to time entries and exits.
- For Metal Energy, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Metal Energy can realise well above the $17.71 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $11.48 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Metal Energy value questions
What is the value of Metal Energy?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $11.48 (low $17.71, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.22.
Will Metal Energy hold its value?
Short-term momentum is softening (-23.8%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Metal Energy rare?
Metal Energy is a Rare card from Emerald (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Metal Energy?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($11.48), Normal ($1.36). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Metal Energy?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $11.48. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Metal Energy?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Energy), and condition. Artwork by Milky Isobe also matters to collector demand.
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