Super Energy Removal [1999-2000] - Pokemon Base Set #79

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Super Energy Removal [1999-2000] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Super Energy Removal earned a fearsome reputation in the original Base Set because it let you trade one of your own Energy for up to two of your opponent’s, making it one of the earliest and nastiest tempo-swing Trainer cards in the game.
Card History
This card was considered so strong that Bulbapedia notes it was banned in Japan, a huge piece of trivia that gives Base Set Super Energy Removal real old-school infamy among collectors.
Set Lore
As card 79/102, Super Energy Removal is part of the legendary Base Set lineup that launched the English Pokémon TCG and helped define the Trainer-heavy control style of the game’s earliest era.
Artist
Its artwork is credited to Keiji Kinebuchi, one of the illustrators whose clean, symbolic Trainer art helped give Wizards of the Coast-era cards their unmistakable late-1990s tabletop identity.
Cultural Impact
Collectors chase this card in multiple iconic Base Set variants—including Unlimited, 1st Edition, and Shadowless—because even a non-holo Trainer can feel historic when it comes from Pokémon’s very first English set.
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About Super Energy Removal [1999-2000] (Pokemon Base Set #79)
Super Energy Removal [1999-2000] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 79. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $4.99, 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 $4.95 to $6.85, with a median of $4.95.
Card details
- Card Number
- #79
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Super Energy Removal [1999-2000] from Pokemon Base Set #79?
The current market price of Super Energy Removal [1999-2000] is $4.99. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Super Energy Removal [1999-2000] from?
Super Energy Removal [1999-2000] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 79, released in 1999.
Is Super Energy Removal [1999-2000] worth grading?
Whether Super Energy Removal [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 Super Energy Removal [1999-2000]?
You can buy or sell Super Energy Removal [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.
