Metal Energy Pokémon card #19
RareEnergy
Neo Genesis·Neo series·#19

Metal Energy #19

📉 Dip Alert

From Neo Genesis, Metal Energy (#19) is a Rare Energy card valued at $27.28 on TCGplayer today.

Market value
$27.28
Cardmarket (EUR)
€8.83
Print variants
2
7d trend
▼ 24.5%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Metal Energy #19 today, you'd net about
$27.28after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $27.28Cardmarket $25.57Whatnot $24.01TCGplayer $23.50eBay $23.37

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?▼ 24.5%
Cooling off ▼

Metal Energy #19 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.

Metal Energy at a glance

  • Rarity: Rare.
  • 7-day average €11.57; 30-day average €15.33.
  • Cardmarket values it at €8.83 (EUR).
  • Live market value $27.28 for the 1st Edition Holofoil print.
  • Neo Genesis, Neo series, 2000.
Market prices

Metal Energy price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Metal Energy #19.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

1st Edition Holofoiltop
$27.28
TCGplayer market
Low
$16.00
Mid
$23.50
High
—
Unlimited Holofoil
$16.84
TCGplayer market
Low
$9.75
Mid
$12.00
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€8.83
Avg sold
€11.47
Lowest NM
€0.50
7-day avg
€11.57
30-day avg
€15.33

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Live market value$27.28
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Overview

About Metal Energy #19

Printed as #19 in Neo Genesis, Metal Energy belongs to the Neo series and dates to 2000. This Energy (Special) is used in decks as well as collections.

The card is illustrated by Milky Isobe and currently trades at $27.28 for the 1st Edition Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $16.00 to —.

Card facts

Set
Neo Genesis
Series
Neo
Number
#19 / 111
Rarity
Rare
Illustrator
Milky Isobe
Subtype
Special
Released
2000/12/16
Card text

Metal Energy attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Metal Energy #19 — the playability layer behind the price.

Damage done to the Pokémon Metal Energy is attached to is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance). If the Pokémon Metal Energy is attached to isn't Metal, whenever it damages a Pokémon, reduce that damage by 10 (before applying Weakness and Resistance). Metal Energy provides Metal Energy. (Doesn't count as a basic Energy card.)

Battle stats

Retreat cost
—
Attacks
—
Market analysis

Metal Energy price analysis

What drives the current market value of Metal Energy #19.

TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: 1st Edition Holofoil ($27.28), Unlimited Holofoil ($16.84).

At $27.28, Metal Energy draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

A $27.28 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

Cardmarket values Metal Energy at a trend of €8.83, an average sold price of €11.47 and a near-mint floor of €0.50.

Price trend

Metal Energy price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $27.35▼ 0.3% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $27.28

Recent sales average €11.57 over 7 days versus €15.33 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-24.5%).

The most recent 24-hour average is €21.28, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €8.83.

Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $27.28–$27.35. The most recent snapshot of $27.28 sits 0% up that range, 0.3% under the October 13, 2026 high.

Recorded volatility runs near 0.1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0.3% over the tracked window.

The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€21.28
7-day avg€11.57
30-day avg€15.33
Trend price€8.83

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▼ $0.06 (-0.2%)New recorded low
All-time high
$27.35
All-time low
$27.28
Off all-time high
-0.3%
13 days since high
Since first snapshot
-0.3%
Max drawdown
-0.3%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0.1%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$27.28
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $27.28high $27.35

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.

On a $27.28 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $23.37 via eBay's default tier, $23.50 on TCGplayer, $25.57 on Cardmarket, $24.01 on Whatnot and $27.28 selling directly — a $3.91 spread after fees and typical shipping.

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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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Metal Energy #19.

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Best net payout$27.28
Spread across platforms$3.91
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$3.9114.3%$23.37Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$3.7813.8%$23.50Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.716.3%$25.57Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$27.28Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$3.2712.0%$24.01Sell 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 #19 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Metal Energy #19.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Borderline — hinges on PSA 10 odds

At $27.28 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $19.34 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $73.25 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-8.5% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$23.73
Net as PSA 9
$2.72
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$43.07
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$73.25
Expected value
$17.98
Expected profit
—
-8.5% 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 Neo Genesis

Metal Energy ranks #19 of 30 tracked Neo Genesis cards by market value, against a set median of $105.89.

That is 74% below the middle of the set — a top-40% position.

The set's top card is Lugia (#9), valued at $1,300.00.

Rank in set
#19
of 30 tracked
Set median
$105.89
Rarity
Rare
Series
Neo
Full Neo Genesis report →
Value drivers

What makes Metal Energy valuable

  • The Milky Isobe artwork gives Metal Energy appeal beyond pure playability.
  • As a Energy card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
  • Priced at $27.28 with steady supply, Metal Energy sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
  • At Rare rarity, Metal Energy is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
  • As a 2000 vintage card, Metal Energy benefits from a finite, shrinking supply of raw copies.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Metal Energy

  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the 1st Edition Holofoil market of $27.28 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Metal Energy can realise well above the $16.00 low end.
  • For Metal Energy, confirm the exact print variant before buying: 1st Edition Holofoil, Unlimited Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€11.57 and €15.33) to time entries and exits.
  • 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 $27.28 on TCGplayer (1st Edition Holofoil), ranging $16.00–—; Cardmarket shows €8.83.

Should I buy Metal Energy?

Short-term momentum is softening (-24.5%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.

What rarity is Metal Energy?

Metal Energy is a Rare card from Neo Genesis (Neo series, 2000). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

Which versions of Metal Energy are there?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: 1st Edition Holofoil ($27.28), Unlimited Holofoil ($16.84). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Which marketplace sells Metal Energy?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $27.28. 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 Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Neo set pedigree, playability (Energy), and condition. Artwork by Milky Isobe also matters to collector demand.

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