Dark Metal Energy #97
📉 Dip AlertFrom Holon Phantoms, Dark Metal Energy (#97) is a Uncommon Energy card valued at $18.87 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.
Dark Metal Energy #97 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Dark Metal Energy at a glance
- Holon Phantoms, EX series, 2006.
- Trades around $18.87 on TCGplayer.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.90.
- Uncommon rarity.
- 7-day average €0.94; 30-day average €1.08.
Dark Metal Energy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dark Metal Energy #97.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $19.00
- Mid
- $29.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.00
- Mid
- $2.92
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Dark Metal Energy #97
Printed as #97 in Holon Phantoms, Dark Metal 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 $18.87 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $19.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Holon Phantoms
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #97 / 110
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Takumi Akabane
- Subtype
- Special
- Released
- 2006/05/03
Dark Metal Energy attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dark Metal Energy #97 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Dark Metal Energy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dark Metal Energy #97.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($18.87), Normal ($2.83) — 2 versions in total.
$18.87 gives Dark Metal Energy real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$18.87 gives Dark Metal Energy real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Dark Metal Energy at a trend of €0.90, an average sold price of €0.94 and a near-mint floor of €0.10.
Dark Metal Energy price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.94 over 7 days versus €1.08 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-13%).
Latest daily average €0.75 against a trend price of €0.90.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Dark Metal Energy, with a recorded low of $18.87 and high of $18.87; current value is at 100% of that 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
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Dark Metal Energy?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Dark Metal Energy at $18.87 nets roughly $16.07 on eBay, $16.16 on TCGplayer, $17.58 via Cardmarket, $16.51 on Whatnot or $18.87 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.80.
As a uncommon card, Dark Metal Energy sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
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 Dark Metal Energy?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dark Metal Energy #97 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $18.87 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 $64.85 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-31.8% 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.
Dark Metal Energy within Holon Phantoms
Dark Metal Energy ranks #85 of 109 tracked Holon Phantoms cards by market value, against a set median of $44.24.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 23%.
The set's top card is Mewtwo Star (#103), valued at $9,200.00.
What makes Dark Metal Energy valuable
- Artwork by Takumi Akabane is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Classic-era (2006) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- With steady supply, Dark Metal Energy is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- As a Energy card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- Dark Metal Energy is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Dark Metal Energy
- Holon Phantoms was released in 2006; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $18.87 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Dark Metal 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 $18.87 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.94 and €1.08) to time entries and exits.
Dark Metal Energy value questions
What is Dark Metal Energy #97 worth?
Dark Metal Energy trades near $18.87 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $19.00–—; Cardmarket shows €0.90.
Should I buy Dark Metal Energy?
Short-term momentum is softening (-13%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Dark Metal Energy?
Dark Metal Energy is a Uncommon card from Holon Phantoms (EX series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Dark Metal Energy have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($18.87), Normal ($2.83). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Dark Metal Energy?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $18.87. 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 Dark Metal Energy?
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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