Energy Search #90
🔥 Hot MoveEnergy Search is card #90 from Ruby & Sapphire, a Common Trainer card currently trading near $5.38 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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.
Demand for Energy Search #90 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Energy Search at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €0.04 (EUR).
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Short-term trend 36.4% (7d vs 30d).
- Ruby & Sapphire, EX series, 2003.
- Live market value $5.38 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Energy Search price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Energy Search #90.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $2.09
- Mid
- $4.06
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.01
- Mid
- $0.27
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Energy Search a good deal?
Put any asking price against today's live market value for Energy Search #90.
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About Energy Search #90
Energy Search is the #90 of 109 card in Ruby & Sapphire, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the EX series. It is a Trainer of the Item type, valued by players and collectors.
Kai Ishikawa illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $5.38, with listings from $2.09 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #90 / 109
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Kai Ishikawa
- Subtype
- Item
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Energy Search attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Energy Search #90 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Energy Search price analysis
What drives the current market value of Energy Search #90.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($5.38), Normal ($0.29) — 2 versions in total.
At $5.38 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $5.38 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Energy Search trends at €0.04 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.10, lowest NM €0.02).
Energy Search price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.15 over 7 days versus €0.11 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+36.4%).
Single-day average: €0.11; Cardmarket trend price €0.04.
Energy Search has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $5.38 to $5.38; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the 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 Energy Search?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $5.38 market translates to a net of about $4.37 (eBay), $4.39 (TCGplayer), $4.76 (Cardmarket), $4.49 (Whatnot) or $5.38 (direct). That $1.01 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Energy Search #90.
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 Energy Search?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Energy Search #90 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Energy Search #90.
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 $5.38 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 $51.36 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-65.3% 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.
Energy Search within Ruby & Sapphire
By market value Energy Search sits at #97 of 98 in Ruby & Sapphire (set median $21.10).
That is 75% below the middle of the set — a top-2% position.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Energy Search valuable
- Energy Search comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Energy Search is a Trainer, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Artwork by Kai Ishikawa is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Energy Search
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $5.38 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Trainer card, Energy Search has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Energy Search can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Energy Search, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.38 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Energy Search value questions
How much is Energy Search worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $5.38 (low $2.09, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.04.
Is Energy Search a good investment?
Short-term momentum is rising (+36.4%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Energy Search?
Energy Search is a Common card from Ruby & Sapphire (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Energy Search are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($5.38), Normal ($0.29). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Energy Search sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.38. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Energy Search's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Kai Ishikawa also matters to collector demand.
Other Energy Search cards
Energy Search appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
