Basic Metal Energy (Japanese)
SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars · 209/173 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
209/173
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Basic Metal Energy (Japanese) Worth?
Basic Metal Energy (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars set, card number 209/173. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Basic Metal Energy (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Basic Metal Energy (Japanese) (SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars, 209/173) is worth around $1.96 in Near Mint condition. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $15.51 — about 7.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $17.99.
Is It Worth Grading Basic Metal Energy (Japanese)?
Grading Basic Metal Energy (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.96) and a PSA 10 ($15.51) is about $13.55 — a 7.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $17.99. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $15.51 | $15.51 | $15.51 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.99 | $17.99 | $17.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.96 | $1.96 | $1.96 | 35 |
Is Basic Metal Energy (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Basic Metal Energy (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Basic Metal Energy (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
