Energy Retrieval [1999-2000] - Pokemon Base Set #81
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Energy Retrieval [1999-2000] Card Facts & History
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Set Lore
Energy Retrieval is part of the original Base Set, the very first Pokémon TCG expansion released in Japan on October 20, 1996 and in North America on January 9, 1999, which gives this card a direct link to the hobby’s starting line.
Card History
This Base Set print introduced Energy Retrieval as an early resource-recovery Trainer, and Bulbapedia notes that the same original-series version later returned in Base Set 2 and Legendary Collection, showing how foundational the effect was to classic deckbuilding.
In-Game
The original-series Energy Retrieval was important enough to be included in both the Game Boy Color Pokémon Trading Card Game and its sequel, giving this card a nostalgic second life beyond the tabletop.
Artist
Its illustrator, Keiji Kinebuchi, was one of the Pokémon TCG’s signature early 3D artists and is specifically remembered for creating the majority of the first wave of Trainer card artwork, which makes Energy Retrieval instantly recognizable as part of that late-90s visual identity.
Card History
There is real rules-history behind this card too: Bulbapedia records that the earliest Japanese Expansion Pack version could recover any Energy, before later prints and international releases standardized it to basic Energy only.
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About Energy Retrieval [1999-2000] (Pokemon Base Set #81)
Energy Retrieval [1999-2000] 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 $2.89, 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 $2.27 to $2.89, with a median of $2.28.
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 [1999-2000] from Pokemon Base Set #81?
The current market price of Energy Retrieval [1999-2000] is $2.89. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Energy Retrieval [1999-2000] from?
Energy Retrieval [1999-2000] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 81, released in 1999.
Is Energy Retrieval [1999-2000] worth grading?
Whether Energy Retrieval [1999-2000] 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 [1999-2000]?
You can buy or sell Energy Retrieval [1999-2000] 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 800 PSA graded copies tracked.