CommonEnergy

HeartGold SoulSilver·HeartGold & SoulSilver series·#122

Metal Energy #122

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Metal Energy #122 sits in the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and carries a live market value of $21.30, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value

$21.30

Cardmarket (EUR)

€10.75

Print variants

7d trend

▲ 2.4%

Buy on TCGplayer from $17.18 eBay Cardmarket eBay sold prices

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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated October 26, 2026 · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Metal Energy #122 today, you'd net about

$21.30after fees · best route: Direct

Direct $21.30Cardmarket $19.89Whatnot $18.68TCGplayer $18.28eBay $18.18

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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?▲ 2.4%

Steady

Metal Energy #122 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.

Metal Energy at a glance

Short-term trend 2.4% (7d vs 30d).
Set: HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver, 2010).
Live market value $21.30 for the Normal print.
Cardmarket values it at €10.75 (EUR).
Common rarity.

Market prices

Metal Energy price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Metal Energy #122.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Normaltop

$21.30

TCGplayer market

Low: $17.18
Mid: $26.09
High: —

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price

€10.75

Avg sold

€11.03

Lowest NM

€4.00

7-day avg

€11.35

30-day avg

€11.08

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Asking price

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Live market value$21.30

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Overview

About Metal Energy #122

Printed as #122 in HeartGold SoulSilver, Metal Energy belongs to the HeartGold & SoulSilver series and dates to 2010. 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 $21.30 for the Normal printing, with a low-to-high range of $17.18 to —.

Card facts

Set: HeartGold SoulSilver
Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Number: #122 / 123
Rarity: Common
Subtype: Basic
Released: 2010/02/10

Market analysis

Metal Energy price analysis

What drives the current market value of Metal Energy #122.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Normal ($21.30) — 1 version in total.

At $21.30, Metal Energy draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

In EUR, Metal Energy trends at €10.75 on Cardmarket (avg sold €11.03, lowest NM €4.00).

Price trend

Metal Energy price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $21.38▼ 0.4% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $21.30

Recent sales average €11.35 over 7 days versus €11.08 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+2.4%).

Single-day average: €10.50; Cardmarket trend price €10.75.

Metal Energy has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $21.30 to $21.38; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 0.4% below the high set October 13, 2026.

Recorded volatility runs near 0.2% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0.4% over the tracked window.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€10.50

7-day avg€11.35

30-day avg€11.08

Trend price€10.75

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest October 26, 2026

Prices as of October 26, 2026

Since October 21, 2026:→ — (0.0%)

All-time high

$21.38

October 13, 2026

All-time low

$21.30

October 19, 2026

Off all-time high

-0.4%

13 days since high

Since first snapshot

-0.4%

October 13, 2026

Max drawdown

-0.4%

peak-to-trough

Daily volatility

0.2%

st. dev of daily moves

Current value

$21.30

latest snapshot

Position in recorded range

low $21.30high $21.38

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

Sell this card

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.

Selling Metal Energy at $21.30 nets roughly $18.18 on eBay, $18.28 on TCGplayer, $19.89 via Cardmarket, $18.68 on Whatnot or $21.30 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.12.

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

Sale price

Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Metal Energy #122.

Your shipping cost

Weight · 1 oz

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Best net payout$21.30

Spread across platforms$3.12

Platform	Account	Fees	Eff. fee	You net
eBay	No Store	$3.12	14.7%	$18.18	Sell on eBay →
TCGplayer	Standard Seller	$3.02	14.2%	$18.28	Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local Shop	Private Seller	$1.42	6.6%	$19.89	Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)best	Cash / In Person	—	0.0%	$21.30	Sell in person
Whatnot	Standard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)	$2.62	12.3%	$18.68	Sell 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 Metal Energy?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Metal Energy #122 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

Raw purchase price

Pre-filled with the live market value for Metal Energy #122.

Grading service tier

Shipping & insurance

Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.

Marketplace fee · 13%

Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.

PSA 9 value

PSA 10 value

Chance of PSA 9 · 55%

Chance of PSA 10 · 30%

Should you grade this?

Borderline — hinges on PSA 10 odds

At $21.30 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $6.33 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $67.28 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-19.5% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw

$18.53

Net as PSA 9

—

[object Object] vs raw

Net as PSA 10

$24.86

[object Object] vs raw

Break-even sale

$67.28

Expected value

$6.59

Expected profit

—

-19.5% 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

Metal Energy within HeartGold SoulSilver

By market value Metal Energy sits at #52 of 106 in HeartGold SoulSilver (set median $20.68).

Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 52%.

The set's top card is Gyarados (#123), valued at $499.99.

Rank in set

#52

of 106 tracked

Set median

$20.68

Rarity

Common

Series

HeartGold & SoulSilver

Full HeartGold SoulSilver report →

Value drivers

What makes Metal Energy valuable

A $21.30 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
This Energy appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
Classic-era cards like Metal Energy (2010) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.

Buying notes

Buying & selling Metal Energy

HeartGold SoulSilver was released in 2010; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $21.30 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
For Metal Energy, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Because it is a Energy card, Metal Energy has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Bulk lots of Metal Energy can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.

FAQ

Metal Energy value questions

How much is Metal Energy worth?

Metal Energy trades near $21.30 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $17.18–—; Cardmarket shows €10.75.

Should I buy Metal Energy?

Short-term momentum is steady (+2.4%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.

Is Metal Energy rare?

Metal Energy is a Common card from HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). 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 1 printing: Normal ($21.30). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where is Metal Energy sold?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $21.30. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

Why does Metal Energy cost what it does?

Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Energy), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.

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