Energy Switch #90
📉 Dip AlertFrom FireRed & LeafGreen, Energy Switch (#90) is a Uncommon Trainer card valued at $13.63 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 Switch #90 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Energy Switch at a glance
- Short-term trend -21.4% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- From FireRed & LeafGreen (EX), released 2004.
- Cardmarket values it at €1.30 (EUR).
- Trades around $13.63 on TCGplayer.
Energy Switch price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Energy Switch #90.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $11.05
- Mid
- $18.09
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.04
- Mid
- $2.10
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Energy Switch a good deal?
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About Energy Switch #90
Card #90 of FireRed & LeafGreen is Energy Switch, a classic-era Trainer card from the EX series (2004). It is a Trainer of the Item type, valued by players and collectors.
The card is illustrated by Ken Ikuji and currently trades at $13.63 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $11.05 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #90 / 112
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Ken Ikuji
- Subtype
- Item
- Released
- 2004/09/01
Energy Switch attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Energy Switch #90 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Energy Switch price analysis
What drives the current market value of Energy Switch #90.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($13.63), Normal ($2.15) — 2 versions in total.
In the $13.63 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $13.63 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.30, with an average sold price of €0.99 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Energy Switch price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €0.99 against a 30-day average of €1.26 (-21.4%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.95, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €1.30.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Energy Switch, with a recorded low of $13.63 and high of $13.63; current value is at 100% of that 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 Switch?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $13.63 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $11.52 via eBay's default tier, $11.59 on TCGplayer, $12.60 on Cardmarket, $11.84 on Whatnot and $13.63 selling directly — a $2.11 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a uncommon card, Energy Switch 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 Switch #90.
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 Switch?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Energy Switch #90 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Energy Switch #90.
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 $13.63 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 $59.61 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-42.8% 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.
Energy Switch within FireRed & LeafGreen
Energy Switch ranks #95 of 109 tracked FireRed & LeafGreen cards by market value, against a set median of $41.74.
That is 67% below the middle of the set — a top-14% position.
The set's top card is Gengar ex (#108), valued at $1,399.99.
What makes Energy Switch valuable
- As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- Artwork by Ken Ikuji is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Energy Switch is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Energy Switch comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Energy Switch
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $13.63 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Energy Switch can realise well above the $11.05 low end.
- For Energy Switch, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $13.63 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Energy Switch can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Energy Switch value questions
How much is Energy Switch worth?
Energy Switch trades near $13.63 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $11.05–—; Cardmarket shows €1.30.
Is Energy Switch a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-21.4%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Energy Switch?
Energy Switch is a Uncommon card from FireRed & LeafGreen (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Energy Switch are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($13.63), Normal ($2.15). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Energy Switch?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $13.63. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Energy Switch cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Ken Ikuji also matters to collector demand.
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