Energy Switch #82
📉 Dip AlertEnergy Switch #82 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $15.69, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Energy Switch #82 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Energy Switch at a glance
- Live market value $15.69 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- Cardmarket trend price €1.20.
- Ruby & Sapphire, EX series, 2003.
- Short-term trend -23.0% (7d vs 30d).
Energy Switch price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Energy Switch #82.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $18.99
- Mid
- $81.40
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.00
- Mid
- $4.46
- 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 Energy Switch #82
Ruby & Sapphire placed Energy Switch at #82; the Trainer card entered the market in 2003 within the EX series. This Trainer (Item) is used in decks as well as collections.
Artwork is by Ken Ikuji; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $15.69, spanning $18.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #82 / 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Ken Ikuji
- Subtype
- Item
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Energy Switch attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Energy Switch #82 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
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Energy Switch price analysis
What drives the current market value of Energy Switch #82.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($15.69), Normal ($4.17) — 2 versions in total.
$15.69 gives Energy Switch real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$15.69 gives Energy Switch real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.20, with an average sold price of €1.17 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.04.
Energy Switch price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €1.14 against a 30-day average of €1.48 (-23%).
Latest daily average €0.30 against a trend price of €1.20.
Energy Switch has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $15.69 to $15.69; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the 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 Energy Switch?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $15.69 market translates to a net of about $13.31 (eBay), $13.39 (TCGplayer), $14.56 (Cardmarket), $13.68 (Whatnot) or $15.69 (direct). That $2.38 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 Switch #82.
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 Switch?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Energy Switch #82 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Energy Switch #82.
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 $15.69 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 $61.67 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-38.3% 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 Switch within Ruby & Sapphire
Within Ruby & Sapphire it is the #68 most valuable of 98 tracked cards; the set median is $21.10.
That is 26% below the middle of the set — a top-32% position.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Energy Switch valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Energy Switch comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- At Uncommon rarity, Energy Switch is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- The Ken Ikuji artwork gives Energy Switch appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Energy Switch
- Ruby & Sapphire was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Energy Switch, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Energy Switch 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 $15.69 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Energy Switch can realise well above the $18.99 low end.
Energy Switch value questions
What is the value of Energy Switch?
Energy Switch trades near $15.69 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $18.99–—; Cardmarket shows €1.20.
Should I buy Energy Switch?
The card is softening on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Energy Switch?
Energy Switch is a Uncommon 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.
What print variants exist for Energy Switch?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($15.69), Normal ($4.17). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Energy Switch?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $15.69. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Energy Switch cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Ken Ikuji also matters to collector demand.
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