Rainbow Energy #81
As card #81 in Legend Maker, Rainbow Energy is a Rare Energy card worth about $22.10 ungraded.
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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.
Rainbow Energy #81 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Rainbow Energy at a glance
- Recent averages: €1.39 (7d), €1.39 (30d).
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- From Legend Maker (EX), released 2006.
- Current TCGplayer market value $22.10 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €1.23.
Rainbow Energy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Rainbow Energy #81.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $25.61
- Mid
- $57.50
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.45
- Mid
- $2.56
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Rainbow Energy a good deal?
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About Rainbow Energy #81
Card #81 of Legend Maker is Rainbow Energy, a classic-era Energy card from the EX series (2006). It is a Energy of the Special type, valued by players and collectors.
Takumi Akabane illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $22.10, with listings from $25.61 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Legend Maker
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #81 / 92
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Takumi Akabane
- Subtype
- Special
- Released
- 2006/02/13
Rainbow Energy attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Rainbow Energy #81 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Rainbow Energy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Rainbow Energy #81.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($22.10), Normal ($2.21) — 2 versions in total.
A $22.10 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $22.10 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.23, with an average sold price of €1.39 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.20.
Rainbow Energy price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.39 over 7 days versus €1.39 over 30 days, so the card is holding steady (+0%).
Latest daily average €0.85 against a trend price of €1.23.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Rainbow Energy, with a recorded low of $22.10 and high of $22.10; 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 Rainbow Energy?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Rainbow Energy at $22.10 nets roughly $18.87 on eBay, $18.98 on TCGplayer, $20.65 via Cardmarket, $19.39 on Whatnot or $22.10 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.23.
As a rare card, Rainbow Energy 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 Rainbow Energy #81.
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 Rainbow Energy?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Rainbow Energy #81 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 $22.10 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $8.06 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $68.08 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-17.9% 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.
Rainbow Energy within Legend Maker
Within Legend Maker it is the #74 most valuable of 88 tracked cards; the set median is $39.14.
That is 44% below the middle of the set — a top-17% position.
The set's top card is Regirock Star (#91), valued at $799.00.
What makes Rainbow Energy valuable
- Classic-era (2006) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- This Energy appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
- A $22.10 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- The Takumi Akabane artwork gives Rainbow Energy appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Rainbow Energy
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $22.10 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Rainbow Energy can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.39 and €1.39) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $22.10 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Energy card, Rainbow Energy has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Rainbow Energy value questions
How much is Rainbow Energy worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $22.10 (low $25.61, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.23.
Should I buy Rainbow Energy?
Short-term momentum is steady (+0%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Rainbow Energy?
Rainbow Energy is a Rare card from Legend Maker (EX series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Rainbow Energy have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($22.10), Normal ($2.21). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Rainbow Energy?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $22.10. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Rainbow Energy's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare 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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