Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain #116
📉 Dip AlertAs card #116 in Platinum, Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain is a Uncommon Trainer card worth about $7.99 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.
Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain #116 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain at a glance
- Set: Platinum (Platinum, 2009).
- 7-day average €0.46; 30-day average €0.45.
- Live market value $7.99 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.50 (EUR).
Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain #116.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $1.99
- Mid
- $6.12
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.10
- Mid
- $1.87
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain #116
Printed as #116 in Platinum, Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain belongs to the Platinum series and dates to 2009. As a Trainer card (Pokémon Tool), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.
Artwork is by Makoto Imai; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $7.99, spanning $1.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Platinum
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #116 / 127
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Makoto Imai
- Subtype
- Pokémon Tool
- Released
- 2009/02/11
Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain #116 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
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Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain price analysis
What drives the current market value of Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain #116.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $7.99, Normal at $2.10.
At $7.99 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$7.99 gives Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain at a trend of €0.50, an average sold price of €0.48 and a near-mint floor of €0.03.
Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €0.46, 2.2% above the 30-day average of €0.45.
Latest daily average €0.99 against a trend price of €0.50.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $7.99–$8.50. The most recent snapshot of $7.99 sits 0% up that range, 6% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 5%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 6%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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 Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain at $7.99 nets roughly $6.63 on eBay, $6.67 on TCGplayer, $7.24 via Cardmarket, $6.82 on Whatnot or $7.99 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.36.
As a uncommon card, Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain 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 Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain #116 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 $7.99 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 $53.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-57.4% 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.
Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain within Platinum
Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain ranks #72 of 89 tracked Platinum cards by market value, against a set median of $18.33.
That is 56% below the middle of the set — a top-20% position.
The set's top card is Dialga G (#122), valued at $306.36.
What makes Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain valuable
- Classic-era cards like Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain (2009) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Artwork by Makoto Imai is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- This Trainer appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain
- For Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.46 and €0.45) to time entries and exits.
- Platinum was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain can realise well above the $1.99 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $7.99 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain value questions
What is the value of Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $7.99 (low $1.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.50.
Will Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady (+2.2%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain?
Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain is a Uncommon card from Platinum (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($7.99), Normal ($2.10). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $7.99. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Team Galactic's Invention G-101 Energy Gain's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Makoto Imai also matters to collector demand.
