Energy Retrieval [1st Edition] - Pokemon Base Set #81
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Energy Retrieval [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Energy Retrieval is one of the original Base Set Trainer cards, and its simple discard-for-Energy effect helped define how early Pokémon TCG decks recycled resources in the game’s first era.
Set Lore
Because it comes from the original Base Set, this card belongs to the only main Pokémon TCG expansion released without a set symbol, a detail collectors instantly associate with the hobby’s 1999 beginnings.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, a foundational early Pokémon TCG artist best known for contributing many Trainer and Energy card illustrations across the Wizards of the Coast era.
Card History
Bulbapedia notes that Base Set Energy Retrieval was first released in Japan’s Expansion Pack, linking this English 1st Edition copy directly back to the earliest wave of Pokémon cards ever printed.
Cultural Impact
A 1st Edition Base Set Trainer like Energy Retrieval captures the same inaugural Wizards of the Coast print run that made the 1999 English Pokémon boom so iconic for longtime collectors.
Card Reference
About Energy Retrieval [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #81)
Energy Retrieval [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 81. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $38.59, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $35.91 to $39.09, with a median of $38.00.
Card details
- Card Number
- #81
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Energy Retrieval [1st Edition] from Pokemon Base Set #81?
The current market price of Energy Retrieval [1st Edition] is $38.59. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Energy Retrieval [1st Edition] from?
Energy Retrieval [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 81, released in 1999.
Is Energy Retrieval [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Energy Retrieval [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 Energy Retrieval [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Energy Retrieval [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.
Approximately 1,000 PSA graded copies tracked.