Water Energy
Ruby and Sapphire · 106/109 · Common
Current Prices
Number
106/109
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Water Energy Worth?
Water Energy (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Ruby and Sapphire set, card number 106/109. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Water Energy Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Water Energy (Ruby and Sapphire, 106/109) is worth around $14.24 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $14.24, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $14.24, Lightly Played $4.50, Moderately Played $2.81, Heavily Played $1.24, Damaged $1.00 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $165.68 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $8.57.
Is It Worth Grading Water Energy?
Grading Water Energy can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($14.24) and a PSA 10 ($165.68) is about $151.44 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $8.57, PSA 8 $6.50. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $165.68 | $165.68 | $165.68 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $7.99 | $7.99 | $7.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $8.57 | $8.57 | $8.57 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.24 | $1.23 | $1.23 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.50 | $4.50 | $4.50 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.81 | $2.81 | $2.81 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $14.24 | $14.24 | $14.24 | 29 |
Is Water Energy a Good Buy?
As a common, Water Energy holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Water Energy's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
