Boost Energy #87
📉 Dip AlertBoost Energy #87 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $5.34, 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.
Boost Energy #87 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Boost Energy at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $5.34 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Recent averages: €1.16 (7d), €1.45 (30d).
- From Dragon Frontiers (EX), released 2006.
- Cardmarket trend price €0.99.
Boost Energy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Boost Energy #87.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $2.59
- Mid
- $5.98
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.70
- Mid
- $1.38
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Boost Energy #87
Card #87 of Dragon Frontiers is Boost Energy, a classic-era Energy card from the EX series (2006). As a Energy card (Special), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.
The card is illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa and currently trades at $5.34 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $2.59 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragon Frontiers
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #87 / 101
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Shin-ichi Yoshikawa
- Subtype
- Special
- Released
- 2006/11/08
Boost Energy attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Boost Energy #87 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Boost Energy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Boost Energy #87.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($5.34), Normal ($1.38) — 2 versions in total.
At $5.34 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $5.34 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket values Boost Energy at a trend of €0.99, an average sold price of €1.19 and a near-mint floor of €0.10.
Boost Energy price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.16 over 7 days versus €1.45 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-20%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €1.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.99.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $5.34–$5.55. The most recent snapshot of $5.34 sits 0% up that range, 3.8% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.8%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 3.8%.
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 Boost Energy?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $5.34 market translates to a net of about $4.33 (eBay), $4.36 (TCGplayer), $4.72 (Cardmarket), $4.46 (Whatnot) or $5.34 (direct). That $1.01 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a uncommon card, Boost Energy sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Boost Energy #87.
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 Boost Energy?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Boost Energy #87 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 $5.34 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 $51.32 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-65.5% 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.
Boost Energy within Dragon Frontiers
Within Dragon Frontiers it is the #95 most valuable of 96 tracked cards; the set median is $35.39.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 2%.
The set's top card is Snorlax δ (#10), valued at $999.97.
What makes Boost Energy valuable
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Shin-ichi Yoshikawa illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- This Energy appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
- With steady supply, Boost Energy is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Classic-era (2006) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
Buying & selling Boost Energy
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.16 and €1.45) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.34 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Dragon Frontiers was released in 2006; 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 Boost Energy can realise well above the $2.59 low end.
- Because it is a Energy card, Boost Energy has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Boost Energy value questions
What is Boost Energy #87 worth?
Boost Energy trades near $5.34 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $2.59–—; Cardmarket shows €0.99.
Should I buy Boost Energy?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-20.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Boost Energy?
Boost Energy is a Uncommon card from Dragon Frontiers (EX series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Boost Energy?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($5.34), Normal ($1.38). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Boost Energy?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.34. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Boost Energy's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Energy), and condition. Artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa also matters to collector demand.
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