Psychic Energy #79
🔥 Hot MoveFrom Generations, Psychic Energy (#79) is a Common Energy card valued at $5.30 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.
Demand for Psychic Energy #79 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Psychic Energy at a glance
- 7-day average €0.48; 30-day average €0.32.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Trades around $5.30 on TCGplayer.
- Generations, XY series, 2016.
- Cardmarket trend price €0.44.
Psychic Energy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Psychic Energy #79.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.79
- Mid
- $5.49
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.28
- Mid
- $0.50
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Psychic Energy #79
Card #79 of Generations is Psychic Energy, a modern-era Energy card from the XY series (2016). It is a Energy of the Basic type, valued by players and collectors.
The card is illustrated by an uncredited illustrator and currently trades at $5.30 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $3.79 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Generations
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #79 / 83
- Rarity
- Common
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2016/02/22
Psychic Energy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Psychic Energy #79.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($5.30), Normal ($0.50) — 2 versions in total.
$5.30 gives Psychic Energy real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $5.30 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.44, with an average sold price of €0.40 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Psychic Energy price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.48 over 7 days versus €0.32 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+50%).
Single-day average: €0.27; Cardmarket trend price €0.44.
Psychic Energy has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $5.30 to $5.30; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
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How much would you net selling Psychic Energy?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Psychic Energy at $5.30 nets roughly $4.30 on eBay, $4.32 on TCGplayer, $4.68 via Cardmarket, $4.42 on Whatnot or $5.30 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.00.
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
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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 Psychic Energy?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Psychic Energy #79 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 $5.30 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 $51.28 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-65.6% 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.
Psychic Energy within Generations
Within Generations it is the #57 most valuable of 61 tracked cards; the set median is $14.12.
That is 62% below the middle of the set — a top-8% position.
The set's top card is Flareon EX (#RC28), valued at $190.64.
What makes Psychic Energy valuable
- The an uncredited illustrator artwork gives Psychic Energy appeal beyond pure playability.
- At Common rarity, Psychic Energy is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Modern (2016) sets are heavily collected, making Psychic Energy's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- With steady supply, Psychic Energy is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Psychic Energy is a Energy, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
Buying & selling Psychic Energy
- Bulk lots of Psychic Energy can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $5.30 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Psychic Energy can realise well above the $3.79 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.48 and €0.32) to time entries and exits.
- For Psychic Energy, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Psychic Energy value questions
How much is Psychic Energy worth?
Psychic Energy trades near $5.30 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $3.79–—; Cardmarket shows €0.44.
Should I buy Psychic Energy?
Short-term momentum is rising (+50%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Psychic Energy?
Psychic Energy is a Common card from Generations (XY series, 2016). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Psychic Energy have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($5.30), Normal ($0.50). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Psychic Energy sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.30. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Psychic Energy cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Energy), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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