Retro Energy #144
Retro Energy is card #144 from Skyridge, a Uncommon Energy card currently trading near $33.81 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.
Retro Energy #144 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Retro Energy at a glance
- Live market value $33.81 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €1.26.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- Recent averages: €1.77 (7d), €1.95 (30d).
- Set: Skyridge (E-Card, 2003).
Retro Energy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Retro Energy #144.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $34.01
- Mid
- $163.33
- High
- —
- Low
- $9.48
- Mid
- $12.92
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Retro Energy #144
Card #144 of Skyridge is Retro Energy, a classic-era Energy card from the E-Card series (2003). As a Energy card (Special), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.
Artwork is by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $33.81, spanning $34.01–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Skyridge
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #144 / 144
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Shin-ichi Yoshikawa
- Subtype
- Special
- Released
- 2003/05/12
Retro Energy attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Retro Energy #144 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
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Retro Energy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Retro Energy #144.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($33.81), Normal ($8.68).
A $33.81 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $33.81, Retro Energy draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Retro Energy at a trend of €1.26, an average sold price of €1.42 and a near-mint floor of €0.48.
Retro Energy price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €1.77, 9.2% below the 30-day average of €1.95.
The most recent 24-hour average is €3.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €1.26.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Retro Energy, with a recorded low of $33.81 and high of $33.81; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded 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 Retro Energy?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $33.81 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $29.03 via eBay's default tier, $29.20 on TCGplayer, $31.77 on Cardmarket, $29.82 on Whatnot and $33.81 selling directly — a $4.78 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
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 Retro Energy?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Retro Energy #144 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 $33.81 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $33.55 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $79.78 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $1.01 (1.4% 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.
Retro Energy within Skyridge
Retro Energy ranks #143 of 170 tracked Skyridge cards by market value, against a set median of $88.24.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 16%.
The set's top card is Charizard (#146), valued at $2,999.99.
What makes Retro Energy valuable
- Retro Energy is a Energy, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
- At Uncommon rarity, Retro Energy is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- At $33.81 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- The Shin-ichi Yoshikawa artwork gives Retro Energy appeal beyond pure playability.
- Retro Energy comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Buying & selling Retro Energy
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.77 and €1.95) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Retro Energy can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Retro Energy can realise well above the $34.01 low end.
- Because it is a Energy card, Retro Energy has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Retro Energy, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Retro Energy value questions
What is Retro Energy #144 worth?
Retro Energy trades near $33.81 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $34.01–—; Cardmarket shows €1.26.
Will Retro Energy hold its value?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-9.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Retro Energy?
Retro Energy is a Uncommon card from Skyridge (E-Card series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Retro Energy?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($33.81), Normal ($8.68). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Retro Energy?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $33.81. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Retro Energy cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Energy), and condition. Artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa also matters to collector demand.
