Energy Retrieval #81 1st Edition Price
Market value · ungraded 1st edition
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1st Edition price history
Latest $19.19 · ▲ 21% since Jan 21 · range $5.41–$28
PriceCharting 1st edition raw history, 1 Jan 2021 – 1 Jul 2026 — this printing's own series, not the base printing's.
About the 1st Edition printing
The 1st Edition Energy Retrieval carries the "1st Edition" stamp (a small circular badge on the lower-left of the artwork) and was printed only in the very first run of Base. 1st Edition copies are far scarcer than Unlimited and command a large premium — often several times the Unlimited price — so authenticating the stamp and grade is critical.
1st Edition graded prices
Grading a clean 1st edition copy turns roughly $19.09 into about $330 at PSA 10 (~17×) — PSA grades this card gem (10) about 26% of the time. Graded prices are specific to the 1st Edition printing (PriceCharting).
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1st edition Energy Retrieval #81 worth?
A 1st Edition Energy Retrieval (Base #81) is worth about $19.09 ungraded, based on recent market prices.
How do I identify the 1st Edition Energy Retrieval?
The 1st Edition Energy Retrieval carries the "1st Edition" stamp (a small circular badge on the lower-left of the artwork) and was printed only in the very first run of Base. 1st Edition copies are far scarcer than Unlimited and command a large premium — often several times the Unlimited price — so authenticating the stamp and grade is critical..
Is the 1st edition Energy Retrieval worth grading?
A PSA 10 sells for roughly 17.3× this printing's raw price ($330 vs $19.09) — worth weighing against grading fees and the odds of a 10.
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Energy Retrieval (Base #81) 1st Edition — Pokémon market value $19.09 ungraded. Source: CardTrack, https://cardtrack.com/pokemon/card/base/energy-retrieval-81/1st-edition