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Sun & Moon·Sun & Moon series·#163

Metal Energy #163

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From Sun & Moon, Metal Energy (#163) is a Secret Rare Energy card valued at $13.14 on TCGplayer today.

Market value

$13.14

Cardmarket (EUR)

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Print variants

7d trend

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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated October 26, 2026 · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Metal Energy #163 today, you'd net about

$13.14after fees · best route: Direct

Direct $13.14Cardmarket $12.13Whatnot $11.41TCGplayer $11.16eBay $11.10

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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.

Sell or hold?

No trend data

There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Metal Energy #163. Sell on your own schedule.

Metal Energy at a glance

No published price history.
Rarity: Secret Rare.
Cardmarket does not list a price.
Current TCGplayer market value $13.14 (Holofoil).
From Sun & Moon (Sun & Moon), released 2017.

Market prices

Metal Energy price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Metal Energy #163.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop

$13.14

TCGplayer market

Low: $11.56
Mid: $13.32
High: —

Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.

Deal check

Is this Metal Energy a good deal?

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Asking price

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Live market value$13.14

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Overview

About Metal Energy #163

Sun & Moon placed Metal Energy at #163; the Energy card entered the market in 2017 within the Sun & Moon series. This Energy (Basic) is used in decks as well as collections.

The card is illustrated by an uncredited illustrator and currently trades at $13.14 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $11.56 to —.

Card facts

Set: Sun & Moon
Series: Sun & Moon
Number: #163 / 149
Rarity: Secret Rare
Subtype: Basic
Released: 2017/02/03

Market analysis

Metal Energy price analysis

What drives the current market value of Metal Energy #163.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($13.14) — 1 version in total.

$13.14 gives Metal Energy real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.

At $13.14 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.

Cardmarket does not list Metal Energy, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.

Price trend

Metal Energy price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $13.18▼ 0.3% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $13.14

Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.

Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $13.14–$13.18. The most recent snapshot of $13.14 sits 0% up that range, 0.3% under the October 15, 2026 high.

Daily moves average a volatility of 0.1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.3%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg—

7-day avg—

30-day avg—

Trend price—

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest October 26, 2026

Prices as of October 26, 2026

Since October 21, 2026:→ — (0.0%)

All-time high

$13.18

October 15, 2026

All-time low

$13.14

October 21, 2026

Off all-time high

-0.3%

11 days since high

Since first snapshot

-0.3%

October 15, 2026

Max drawdown

-0.3%

peak-to-trough

Daily volatility

0.1%

st. dev of daily moves

Current value

$13.14

latest snapshot

Position in recorded range

low $13.14high $13.18

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

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 $13.14 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $11.10 via eBay's default tier, $11.16 on TCGplayer, $12.13 on Cardmarket, $11.41 on Whatnot and $13.14 selling directly — a $2.04 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

Sale price

Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Metal Energy #163.

Your shipping cost

Weight · 1 oz

I offer free shipping

Best net payout$13.14

Spread across platforms$2.04

Platform	Account	Fees	Eff. fee	You net
eBay	No Store	$2.04	15.5%	$11.10	Sell on eBay →
TCGplayer	Standard Seller	$1.98	15.0%	$11.16	Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local Shop	Private Seller	$1.01	7.7%	$12.13	Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)best	Cash / In Person	—	0.0%	$13.14	Sell in person
Whatnot	Standard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)	$1.73	13.2%	$11.41	Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Metal Energy?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Metal Energy #163 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

Raw purchase price

Pre-filled with the live market value for Metal Energy #163.

Grading service tier

Shipping & insurance

Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.

Marketplace fee · 13%

Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.

PSA 9 value

PSA 10 value

Chance of PSA 9 · 55%

Chance of PSA 10 · 30%

Should you grade this?

Not worth grading

At $13.14 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 $59.11 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-44.0% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw

$11.43

Net as PSA 9

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[object Object] vs raw

Net as PSA 10

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[object Object] vs raw

Break-even sale

$59.11

Expected value

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Expected profit

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-44.0% ROI

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.

Set context

Metal Energy within Sun & Moon

Within Sun & Moon it is the #14 most valuable of 26 tracked cards; the set median is $13.76.

It sits in the top 50% of the checklist on price.

The set's top card is Umbreon GX (#154), valued at $130.69.

Rank in set

#14

of 26 tracked

Set median

$13.76

Rarity

Secret Rare

Series

Sun & Moon

Full Sun & Moon report →

Value drivers

What makes Metal Energy valuable

steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Secret Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
Metal Energy is a Energy, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
Metal Energy is a modern-era card (2017); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
Artwork by an uncredited illustrator is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.

Buying notes

Buying & selling Metal Energy

Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $13.14 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
For Metal Energy, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Because it is a Energy card, Metal Energy has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Centring and surface condition matter most on Secret Rare cards; a clean copy of Metal Energy can realise well above the $11.56 low end.

FAQ

Metal Energy value questions

How much is Metal Energy worth?

Metal Energy trades near $13.14 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $11.56–—; Cardmarket shows —.

Should I buy Metal Energy?

As a modern-era Secret Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Value will track playability and collector demand.

What rarity is Metal Energy?

Metal Energy is a Secret Rare card from Sun & Moon (Sun & Moon series, 2017). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

What print variants exist for Metal Energy?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($13.14). 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 $13.14. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What affects the price of Metal Energy?

Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Energy), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.

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