Energy Recycler #143
Energy Recycler #143 sits in the Sun & Moon series and carries a live market value of $35.64, 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.
Demand for Energy Recycler #143 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Energy Recycler at a glance
- 7-day average €26.64; 30-day average €24.56.
- Set: Forbidden Light (Sun & Moon, 2018).
- Secret Rare rarity.
- Cardmarket trend price €25.47.
- Live market value $35.64 for the Holofoil print.
Energy Recycler price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Energy Recycler #143.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $26.00
- Mid
- $35.63
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Energy Recycler a good deal?
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About Energy Recycler #143
Forbidden Light placed Energy Recycler at #143; the Trainer card entered the market in 2018 within the Sun & Moon series. This Trainer (Item) is used in decks as well as collections.
The card is illustrated by Toyste Beach and currently trades at $35.64 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $26.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Forbidden Light
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #143 / 131
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- Illustrator
- Toyste Beach
- Subtype
- Item
- Released
- 2018/05/04
Energy Recycler attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Energy Recycler #143 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
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Energy Recycler price analysis
What drives the current market value of Energy Recycler #143.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $35.64.
This $35.64 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $35.64, Energy Recycler draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €25.47, with an average sold price of €74.99 and a lowest near-mint ask of €14.00.
Energy Recycler price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €26.64 against a 30-day average of €24.56 (+8.5%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €18.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €25.47.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $35.57–$35.64. The most recent snapshot of $35.64 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.1% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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 Energy Recycler?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $35.64 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $30.62 via eBay's default tier, $30.80 on TCGplayer, $33.51 on Cardmarket, $31.46 on Whatnot and $35.64 selling directly — a $5.02 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Energy Recycler #143.
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 Recycler?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Energy Recycler #143 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Energy Recycler #143.
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 $35.64 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $37.51 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $81.62 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $2.89 (3.8% 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 Recycler within Forbidden Light
By market value Energy Recycler sits at #15 of 48 in Forbidden Light (set median $20.58).
That is 73% above the middle of the set — a top-71% position.
The set's top card is Lucario GX (#135), valued at $130.82.
What makes Energy Recycler valuable
- The Toyste Beach artwork gives Energy Recycler appeal beyond pure playability.
- At $35.64 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- As a Trainer card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- As a Secret Rare, Energy Recycler sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Modern-era (2018) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
Buying & selling Energy Recycler
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Secret Rare cards; a clean copy of Energy Recycler can realise well above the $26.00 low end.
- Bulk lots of Energy Recycler can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Trainer card, Energy Recycler has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $35.64 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $35.64 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Energy Recycler value questions
How much is Energy Recycler worth?
Energy Recycler trades near $35.64 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $26.00–—; Cardmarket shows €25.47.
Will Energy Recycler hold its value?
As a modern-era Secret Rare card it is trending up in the short term (8.5% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Energy Recycler?
Energy Recycler is a Secret Rare card from Forbidden Light (Sun & Moon series, 2018). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Energy Recycler?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($35.64). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Energy Recycler?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $35.64. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Energy Recycler's value?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Toyste Beach also matters to collector demand.
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