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Energy Retrieval Pokemon card from XY - Ancient Origins

Energy Retrieval

XY - Ancient Origins · 99/98 · Secret Rare

Current Prices

Market Price $18.76
Low $17.69
High $19.04
PSA 10 $103.50
PSA 9 $26.01
30-Day Trend +0.0%

Number

99/98

Rarity

Secret Rare

Variant

Holofoil

Market

US (TCGplayer)

Last Updated

Jun 9, 2026

What Is Energy Retrieval Worth?

Energy Retrieval (Holofoil variant) is a secret rare — one of the hardest pulls in XY - Ancient Origins, card number 99/98. 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.

Energy Retrieval Value Breakdown

As of 2026, Energy Retrieval (XY - Ancient Origins, 99/98) is worth around $18.76 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $18.76, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $9.64. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $18.76, Lightly Played $12.68, Moderately Played $15.61, Heavily Played $11.05, Damaged $9.64 — 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 $103.50 — about 5.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $26.01.

Is It Worth Grading Energy Retrieval?

Grading Energy Retrieval can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($18.76) and a PSA 10 ($103.50) is about $84.74 — a 5.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $26.01, PSA 8 $27.99. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.

Detailed Price Breakdown

SourceCondition / GradeAverage
ebayLIGHTLY PLAYED$15.51
ebayNEAR MINT$16.99
ebayBGS 7$6.04
ebayBGS 8 5$28.99
ebayCGC 7$11.50
ebayCGC 8$20.00
ebayCGC 9$20.50
ebayPSA 10$103.50
ebayPSA 5$20.00
ebayPSA 6$4.84
ebayPSA 7$13.50
ebayPSA 8$27.99
ebayPSA 9$26.01
tcgplayerDAMAGED$9.64
tcgplayerHEAVILY PLAYED$11.05
tcgplayerLIGHTLY PLAYED$12.68
tcgplayerMODERATELY PLAYED$15.61
tcgplayerNEAR MINT$18.76

Is Energy Retrieval a Good Buy?

Secret rares like Energy Retrieval are naturally scarce, which underpins long-term value. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Energy Retrieval's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.

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