Metal Energy #82
🔥 Hot MoveFrom Generations, Metal Energy (#82) is a Common Energy card valued at $9.33 on TCGplayer today.
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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 Metal Energy #82 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Metal Energy at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €0.49.
- From Generations (XY), released 2016.
- Rarity: Common.
- Live market value $9.33 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Recent averages: €0.38 (7d), €0.32 (30d).
Metal Energy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Metal Energy #82.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.00
- Mid
- $9.34
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.25
- Mid
- $0.67
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Metal Energy a good deal?
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About Metal Energy #82
Printed as #82 in Generations, Metal Energy belongs to the XY series and dates to 2016. This Energy (Basic) is used in decks as well as collections.
The card is illustrated by an uncredited illustrator and currently trades at $9.33 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $4.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Generations
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #82 / 83
- Rarity
- Common
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2016/02/22
Metal Energy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Metal Energy #82.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($9.33), Normal ($0.68).
At $9.33 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$9.33 gives Metal Energy real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Metal Energy trends at €0.49 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.27, lowest NM €0.02).
Metal Energy price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.38 over 7 days versus €0.32 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+18.8%).
Single-day average: €0.44; Cardmarket trend price €0.49.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $9.33–$9.33. The most recent snapshot of $9.33 sits 100% up that range.
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 Metal Energy?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $9.33 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $7.79 via eBay's default tier, $7.84 on TCGplayer, $8.51 on Cardmarket, $8.01 on Whatnot and $9.33 selling directly — a $1.54 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a common card, Metal 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 Metal Energy #82.
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 Metal Energy?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Metal Energy #82 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 $9.33 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 $55.31 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-53.6% 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.
Metal Energy within Generations
Within Generations it is the #39 most valuable of 61 tracked cards; the set median is $14.12.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 38%.
The set's top card is Flareon EX (#RC28), valued at $190.64.
What makes Metal Energy valuable
- The an uncredited illustrator artwork gives Metal Energy appeal beyond pure playability.
- Modern-era (2016) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- With steady supply, Metal Energy is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- As a Energy card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
Buying & selling Metal Energy
- Bulk lots of Metal Energy 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 $9.33 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $9.33 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Metal Energy can realise well above the $4.00 low end.
- Generations was released in 2016; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Metal Energy value questions
How much is Metal Energy worth?
Metal Energy trades near $9.33 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $4.00–—; Cardmarket shows €0.49.
Will Metal Energy hold its value?
The card is rising on recent averages. Common rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Metal Energy?
Metal Energy is a Common card from Generations (XY series, 2016). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Metal Energy have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($9.33), Normal ($0.68). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Metal Energy?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $9.33. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Metal Energy's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Energy), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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