Fire Energy [1st Edition] Pokemon Base Set #98
Fire Energy [1st Edition], Base Set #98, is worth about $9.55 raw (Near Mint) and $423.17 in PSA 10, as of Nov 1, 2026. How we price cards
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| Condition | Current price | Listings |
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| $9.55 | ||
| $4.08 | ||
| $2.63 | ||
| $2.06 | ||
| $1.48 |
Near Mint copies currently sell for about $9.55.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Current price | Listings |
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| $423.17 | ||
| $57.97 | ||
| $23.54 | ||
| $30.05 | ||
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| $9.80 | ||
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| $16.46 | ||
| $19.28 | ||
| $10.00 | ||
| $5.84 |
PSA 10 copies currently sell for about $423.17.
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About this card
Fire Energy [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
Fire Energy #98 is part of the original English Base Set, the expansion Wizards of the Coast released on January 9, 1999, so a 1st Edition copy comes from the very first print wave that introduced the Pokémon TCG to many collectors in the West.
Card History
Because it carries the 1st Edition stamp, this Fire Energy belongs to the earliest Base Set print run, a status only available for a limited time before Unlimited copies replaced it.
Artist
Keiji Kinebuchi is credited on this card, and Bulbapedia notes that before Expedition Base Set he was the illustrator credited on all Basic Energy cards, making this Fire Energy part of one of the TCG's most foundational visual traditions.
Artist
This card's iconic Fire symbol ties back to the TCG's earliest design era, with Mitsuhiro Arita credited for designing the first six Energy symbols while Kinebuchi handled the Energy card layouts.
Cultural Impact
Collectors often chase flashy Base Set holos, but a 1st Edition Fire Energy represents the exact fuel that powered Charizard, Ninetales, Arcanine, and the rest of the set's Fire attackers in the game that started it all.
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Card Reference
Fire Energy [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #98) is worth $9.55 as of November 2026, ranked #230 of 443 priced cards in Pokemon Base Set by Raw NM market price.
Prices come from Double Holo market data, refreshed daily.
About Fire Energy [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #98)
Fire Energy [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 98. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $9.55, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $9.43 to $9.98, with a median of $9.58.
Card details
- Card Number
- #98
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Fire Energy [1st Edition] price by condition
As of Nov 1, 2026, Fire Energy [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #98) has a market price of $9.55 in Near Mint, $4.08 in Lightly Played, $2.63 in Moderately Played, $2.06 in Heavily Played, and $1.48 in Damaged, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $9.50 and ranged from $9.43 to $9.58. Near Mint is down 0.3% from about a month ago.
Fire Energy [1st Edition] Near Mint price history, last 30 days
| Date | Near Mint price |
|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | $9.58 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | $9.55 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $9.55 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $9.55 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $9.55 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $9.55 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $9.55 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | $9.55 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | $9.55 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $9.55 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $9.55 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $9.43 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $9.43 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $9.43 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | $9.43 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | $9.43 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $9.58 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $9.43 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $9.43 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $9.43 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $9.43 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | $9.43 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | $9.43 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $9.43 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $9.55 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $9.55 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $9.55 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | $9.55 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | $9.55 |
Fire Energy [1st Edition] PSA 10 value
A PSA 10 Fire Energy [1st Edition] sells for about $423.17, based on Double Holo market data as of October 2026. A PSA 9 copy sells for about $57.97 as of October 2026.
Raw and graded prices come from Double Holo market data, with graded values tracking recent sales of graded copies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Fire Energy [1st Edition] from Pokemon Base Set #98?
The current market price of Fire Energy [1st Edition] is $9.55, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo. It updates daily.
What set is Fire Energy [1st Edition] from?
Fire Energy [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 98, released in 1999.
Is Fire Energy [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Fire Energy [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Fire Energy [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Fire Energy [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
How much is Fire Energy [1st Edition] worth in PSA 10?
Fire Energy [1st Edition] in PSA 10 has a market price of about $423.17 as of October 2026. A PSA 9 copy is worth about $57.97 as of October 2026 by comparison. Raw and graded prices come from Double Holo market data, with graded values tracking recent sales of graded copies.
How much is Fire Energy [1st Edition] worth by condition?
As of Nov 1, 2026, Fire Energy [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #98) has a market price of $9.55 in Near Mint, $4.08 in Lightly Played, $2.63 in Moderately Played, $2.06 in Heavily Played, and $1.48 in Damaged, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $9.50 and ranged from $9.43 to $9.58. Near Mint is down 0.3% from about a month ago.
Approximately 100 PSA graded copies tracked.