Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal #171
Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal #171 sits in the Sun & Moon series and carries a live market value of $14.18, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal at a glance
- From Ultra Prism (Sun & Moon), released 2018.
- Rarity: Secret Rare.
- No published price history.
- Trades around $14.18 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal #171.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $11.49
- Mid
- $14.27
- High
- —
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Is this Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal a good deal?
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About Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal #171
Ultra Prism placed Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal at #171; the Energy card entered the market in 2018 within the Sun & Moon series. It is a Energy of the Special type, valued by players and collectors.
Artwork is by an uncredited illustrator; the Holofoil printing sits around $14.18, spanning $11.49–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Ultra Prism
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #171 / 156
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- Subtype
- Special
- Released
- 2018/02/02
Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal #171 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
- —
Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal price analysis
What drives the current market value of Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal #171.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $14.18.
At $14.18 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $14.18 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket does not list Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $13.95 to $14.18; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.4% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high 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 Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal?
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Selling Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal at $14.18 nets roughly $12.00 on eBay, $12.07 on TCGplayer, $13.12 via Cardmarket, $12.33 on Whatnot or $14.18 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.18.
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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Should you grade Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal #171 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 $14.18 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 $60.16 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-41.6% 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.
Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal within Ultra Prism
Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal ranks #38 of 54 tracked Ultra Prism cards by market value, against a set median of $21.45.
That is 34% below the middle of the set — a top-31% position.
The set's top card is Lillie (#151), valued at $468.18.
What makes Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal valuable
- As a Energy card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Secret Rare status puts Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal among the scarcer pulls in Ultra Prism.
- Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal is a modern-era card (2018); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
Buying & selling Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal
- Because it is a Energy card, Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Ultra Prism was released in 2018; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- For Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $14.18 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal value questions
What is the value of Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal?
The current TCGplayer market value is $14.18 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $11.49 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal a good investment?
As a modern-era Secret Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal?
Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal is a Secret Rare card from Ultra Prism (Sun & Moon series, 2018). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($14.18). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $14.18. 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 Unit Energy LightningPsychicMetal?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Energy), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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