Dark Metal Energy #94
📉 Dip AlertDark Metal Energy is card #94 from Team Rocket Returns, a Uncommon Energy card currently trading near $28.07 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.
Dark Metal Energy #94 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Dark Metal Energy at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €2.91.
- Live market value $28.07 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Set: Team Rocket Returns (EX, 2004).
- Short-term trend -15.4% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity: Uncommon.
Dark Metal Energy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dark Metal Energy #94.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $200.98
- Mid
- $249.96
- High
- —
- Low
- $4.54
- Mid
- $5.86
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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Is this Dark Metal Energy a good deal?
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About Dark Metal Energy #94
Printed as #94 in Team Rocket Returns, Dark Metal Energy belongs to the EX series and dates to 2004. This Energy (Special) is used in decks as well as collections.
Takumi Akabane illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $28.07, with listings from $200.98 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #94 / 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Takumi Akabane
- Subtype
- Special
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Dark Metal Energy attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dark Metal Energy #94 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Dark Metal Energy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dark Metal Energy #94.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($28.07), Normal ($5.81).
At $28.07, Dark Metal Energy draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $28.07 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Dark Metal Energy trends at €2.91 on Cardmarket (avg sold €2.56, lowest NM €1.00).
Dark Metal Energy price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €2.75, 15.4% below the 30-day average of €3.25.
Latest daily average €2.35 against a trend price of €2.91.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $28.07–$28.07. The most recent snapshot of $28.07 sits 100% up that range.
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 Dark Metal Energy?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $28.07 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $24.05 via eBay's default tier, $24.19 on TCGplayer, $26.32 on Cardmarket, $24.71 on Whatnot and $28.07 selling directly — a $4.02 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a uncommon card, Dark Metal Energy 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 Dark Metal Energy?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dark Metal Energy #94 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 $28.07 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $21.06 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $74.05 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-7.2% 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.
Dark Metal Energy within Team Rocket Returns
Within Team Rocket Returns it is the #101 most valuable of 106 tracked cards; the set median is $79.82.
It sits in the top 6% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Dark Metal Energy valuable
- Classic-era (2004) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- As a Energy card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- Priced at $28.07 with steady supply, Dark Metal Energy sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- The Takumi Akabane artwork gives Dark Metal Energy appeal beyond pure playability.
- Dark Metal Energy is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Dark Metal Energy
- Because it is a Energy card, Dark Metal Energy has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Dark Metal Energy, 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 (€2.75 and €3.25) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $28.07 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Dark Metal Energy can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Dark Metal Energy value questions
How much is Dark Metal Energy worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $28.07 (low $200.98, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €2.91.
Is Dark Metal Energy a good investment?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-15.4% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Dark Metal Energy?
Dark Metal Energy is a Uncommon card from Team Rocket Returns (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Dark Metal Energy?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($28.07), Normal ($5.81). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Dark Metal Energy?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $28.07. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Dark Metal Energy?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon 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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