Energy Search #153
📉 Dip AlertEnergy Search is card #153 from Expedition Base Set, a Common Trainer card currently trading near $26.41 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.
Energy Search #153 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Energy Search at a glance
- Short-term trend -40.6% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity: Common.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.02.
- Live market value $26.41 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Expedition Base Set, E-Card series, 2002.
Energy Search price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Energy Search #153.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $26.70
- Mid
- $31.01
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.15
- Mid
- $0.58
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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Is this Energy Search a good deal?
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About Energy Search #153
Printed as #153 in Expedition Base Set, Energy Search belongs to the E-Card series and dates to 2002. As a Trainer card, it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.
The card is illustrated by Kai Ishikawa and currently trades at $26.41 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $26.70 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #153 / 165
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Kai Ishikawa
- Released
- 2002/09/15
Energy Search attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Energy Search #153 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Energy Search price analysis
What drives the current market value of Energy Search #153.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($26.41), Normal ($0.58) — 2 versions in total.
At $26.41, Energy Search draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $26.41 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Energy Search trends at €0.02 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.20, lowest NM €0.02).
Energy Search price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.19, 40.6% below the 30-day average of €0.32.
Single-day average: €0.20; Cardmarket trend price €0.02.
Energy Search has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $26.41 to $26.41; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown 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 Search?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Energy Search at $26.41 nets roughly $22.61 on eBay, $22.74 on TCGplayer, $24.74 via Cardmarket, $23.23 on Whatnot or $26.41 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.80.
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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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 #153 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 $26.41 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $17.44 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $72.39 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-10.0% 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 Expedition Base Set
By market value Energy Search sits at #129 of 155 in Expedition Base Set (set median $65.00).
That is 59% below the middle of the set — a top-17% position.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.
What makes Energy Search valuable
- Priced at $26.41 with steady supply, Energy Search sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Kai Ishikawa illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- At Common rarity, Energy Search is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Vintage (2002) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
- This Trainer appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
Buying & selling Energy Search
- Bulk lots of Energy Search 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 $26.41 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Energy Search can realise well above the $26.70 low end.
- Expedition Base Set was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $26.41 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Energy Search value questions
What is Energy Search #153 worth?
Energy Search trades near $26.41 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $26.70–—; Cardmarket shows €0.02.
Is Energy Search a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-40.6%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Energy Search?
Energy Search is a Common card from Expedition Base Set (E-Card series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Energy Search have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($26.41), Normal ($0.58). 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 $26.41. 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 Search cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Kai Ishikawa also matters to collector demand.
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