Recycle Energy #257
📉 Dip AlertAs card #257 in Unified Minds, Recycle Energy is a Secret Rare Energy card worth about $11.84 ungraded.
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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.
Recycle Energy #257 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Recycle Energy at a glance
- Recent averages: €11.09 (7d), €11.68 (30d).
- Cardmarket values it at €9.92 (EUR).
- Set: Unified Minds (Sun & Moon, 2019).
- Live market value $11.84 for the Holofoil print.
- Rarity tier — Secret Rare.
Recycle Energy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Recycle Energy #257.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $9.79
- Mid
- $12.08
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Recycle Energy #257
Printed as #257 in Unified Minds, Recycle Energy belongs to the Sun & Moon series and dates to 2019. This Energy (Special) is used in decks as well as collections.
Artwork is by 5ban Graphics; the Holofoil printing sits around $11.84, spanning $9.79–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Unified Minds
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #257 / 236
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- Subtype
- Special
- Released
- 2019/08/02
Recycle Energy attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Recycle Energy #257 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
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Recycle Energy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Recycle Energy #257.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($11.84).
At $11.84 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $11.84 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €9.92, with an average sold price of €12.34 and a lowest near-mint ask of €4.00.
Recycle Energy price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €11.09 against a 30-day average of €11.68 (-5.1%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €10.50, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €9.92.
Recycle Energy has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $11.84 to $11.91; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 0.6% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.6%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low 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 Recycle Energy?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Recycle Energy at $11.84 nets roughly $9.97 on eBay, $10.03 on TCGplayer, $10.90 via Cardmarket, $10.25 on Whatnot or $11.84 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.87.
As a secret rare card, Recycle 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 Recycle Energy #257.
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 Recycle Energy?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Recycle Energy #257 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 $11.84 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 $57.82 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-47.1% 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.
Recycle Energy within Unified Minds
By market value Recycle Energy sits at #55 of 79 in Unified Minds (set median $18.15).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 32%.
The set's top card is Mewtwo & Mew GX (#242), valued at $430.81.
What makes Recycle Energy valuable
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- 5ban Graphics illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Energy card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- Recycle Energy is a modern-era card (2019); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Secret Rare status puts Recycle Energy among the scarcer pulls in Unified Minds.
Buying & selling Recycle Energy
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $11.84 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Energy card, Recycle Energy has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€11.09 and €11.68) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Recycle Energy can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $11.84 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Recycle Energy value questions
How much is Recycle Energy worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $11.84 (low $9.79, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €9.92.
Should I buy Recycle Energy?
As a modern-era Secret Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-5.1% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Recycle Energy?
Recycle Energy is a Secret Rare card from Unified Minds (Sun & Moon series, 2019). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Recycle Energy?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($11.84). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Recycle Energy?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $11.84. 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 Recycle Energy?
Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Energy), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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