CURRENT PRICES BY TIER
PSA 10
$60
▼ 14.3% all-time
PSA 9
$41
▲ 103.9% all-time
Raw
$2
▼ 31.6% all-time
Sealed
$32
▲ 204.3% all-time
PSA 10 / PSA 9 (avg.) / Raw ungraded near-mint / Sealed product. Live snapshot from verified sold listings across major marketplaces.
Base Set#81PSA 10 Gem Mint
Energy Retrieval Base Set Shadowless PSA 10 Price History
Live PSA 10 Gem Mint price tracking for the 1999 Pokemon Base Set Energy Retrieval (#81). Data sourced from eBay, Goldin, and Fanatics Collect via the price guide.
Current PSA 10 Market Avg
$60
+43.8% over the last 12 monthsCompare Energy Retrieval Variants
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Shadowless
Energy Retrieval was printed across multiple Base Set variants. Click any variant above to view its price history.
All-Time High
$80
Sep 2022
All-Time Low
$25
May 2024
Since Aug 2022
-14.3%
total return
Avg Monthly Price
$50
46 months tracked
Recent Sales Avg
$55
28 listings tracked
Recent Sales Range
$18–$100
low to high
PSA 10 Monthly Price History
Monthly average PSA 10 Gem Mint price for the 1999 Pokemon Base Set Energy Retrieval (#81). Data covers Aug 2022 – May 2026.
Recent Gem Mint Sales
| Date Sold | Price | Grade | Source | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | $60 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Energy Retrieval Base Set Shadowless #81 PSA 10 Gem Mint #81 |
| 2026-03-18 | $60 | PSA 10 | eBay | Energy Retrieval PSA 10 Base Set Shadowless #81 Pokemon 081/102 |
| 2026-03-01 | $70 | PSA 10 | Shadowless | PSA 10 Energy Retrieval #81 Pokemon Base Set 081/102 [eBay] |
| 2026-01-18 | $70 | PSA 10 | eBay | Energy Retrieval 81/102 Base Set Shadowless Pokemon Card PSA 10 GEM MINT 81/102 |
| 2025-12-10 | $38 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 Energy Retrieval SHADOWLESS 081/102 Pokemon Card Base Set 1999 WOTC 081/102 |
| 2025-12-09 | $74 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 Super Energy Retrieval SHADOWLESS 079/102 Pokemon Card Base Set 1999 WOTC 079/102 |
| 2025-10-01 | $60 | PSA 10 | eBay | Energy Retrieval 81/102 Base Set Shadowless Pokemon Card PSA 10 GEM MINT #81 |
| 2025-09-27 | $100 | PSA 10 | eBay | Energy Retrieval 81/102 Base Set Shadowless Pokemon Card PSA 10 GEM MINT 81/102 |
| 2025-09-07 | $61 | PSA 10 | eBay | Energy Retrieval PSA 10 Base Set Shadowless #81 Pokemon |
| 2025-08-21 | $59 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET SHADOWLESS #81 ENERGY RETRIEVAL PSA 10 #81 |
| 2025-08-17 | $98 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET SHADOWLESS #81 ENERGY RETRIEVAL PSA 10 #81 |
| 2025-07-28 | $51 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET SHADOWLESS #81 ENERGY RETRIEVAL PSA 10 #81 |
| 2025-07-13 | $40 | PSA 10 | eBay | Energy Retrieval Shadowless Pokemon Base Set 81/102 PSA 10 81/102 |
| 2025-06-23 | $18 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 GEM MINT Energy Retrieval 81/102 Base Set SHADOWLESS Pokemon Card 068 |
| 2025-05-04 | $38 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET SHADOWLESS #81 ENERGY RETRIEVAL PSA 10 #81 |
| 2025-04-23 | $40 | PSA 10 | eBay | Energy Retrieval Shadowless Pokemon Base Set 81/102 PSA 10 81/102 |
| 2025-03-07 | $70 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Card Energy Retrieval 81/102 Shadowless Base Set Graded PSA 10 GEM MINT |
| 2025-02-17 | $18 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Energy Retrieval Base Set Shadowless #81 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-01-18 | $41 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET SHADOWLESS #81 ENERGY RETRIEVAL PSA 10 #81 |
| 2025-01-14 | $60 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon 1999 Base Set Shadowless 81/102 Energy Retrieval PSA 10 Gem Mint #81 |
| 2025-01-08 | $60 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MINT 1999 Pokemon Energy Retrieval #81 Shadowless Base Set WOTC |
| 2024-12-28 | $46 | PSA 10 | eBay | Energy Retrieval, 1999 Pokémon Card Game – Base Set, Shadowless PSA Graded 10 81/102 |
| 2024-11-25 | $50 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MINT 1999 Pokemon Energy Retrieval #81 Shadowless Base Set WOTC |
| 2024-11-25 | $11 | CGC 10 | eBay | Pokemon Card Energy Retrieval 81/102 Shadowless Base Set Graded CGC 9.5 GEM Mint 81/102 |
| 2024-11-20 | $45 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Energy Retrieval #81 Shadowless Base Set WOTC PSA 10 Gem Mint #81 |
| 2024-11-15 | $50 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Energy Retrieval #81 Shadowless Base Set WOTC PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2024-10-07 | $54 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 1999 Base Set Shadowless Energy Retrieval 81/102 Pokemon #81 |
| 2024-09-13 | $35 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MINT 1999 Pokemon Game #81 Energy Retrieval WOTC Shadowless Base Set #81 |
| 2024-09-13 | $50 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Energy Retrieval 81 Shadowless Base Set WOTC PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2024-07-22 | $38 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon 1999 Base Set Shadowless 81/102 Energy Retrieval PSA 10 Gem Mint #81 |
| 2024-07-10 | $60 | CGC 10 | eBay | NEW CGC 10 GEM Pokemon 1999 Base Set Shadowless 81/102 Energy Retrieval PSA 1046 #81 |
| 2024-07-01 | $40 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 GEM MINT Energy Retrieval 81/102 Base Set SHADOWLESS Pokemon Card 070 |
32 verified gem-mint sales (PSA 10, CGC 10, BGS 10, and other 10-grade equivalents). PSA 10 carries the highest premium; CGC 10 and BGS 10 typically trade at a slight discount. Prices exclude shipping.
About Energy Retrieval (Base Set Shadowless)
Trainer from the original Base Set. Energy Retrieval (#81).
Shadowless is the rare transitional variant between 1st Edition and Unlimited. It has no edition stamp AND no drop-shadow border. Printed for only a few weeks in early 1999.
How to identify a Shadowless Energy Retrieval:
- No “Edition 1” stamp on the lower-left
- No drop-shadow on the artwork box edges
- Thinner card stock than Unlimited
- Sits between 1st Edition and Unlimited in rarity
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FAQ
- How much is a PSA 10 Energy Retrieval Base Set Shadowless worth?
- As of May 2026, the monthly average sold price is $60. Individual sales over the last several months ranged from $18 to $100. Prices are volatile — check the chart above for the latest trajectory.
- How do I tell if my Energy Retrieval is a Shadowless?
- Look for the markers listed in the identification section above. The key distinguishing features for the Shadowless variant are: no “edition 1” stamp on the lower-left, no drop-shadow on the artwork box edges.
- Where does this price data come from?
- All chart data and recent sales are sourced from price guide sites, which aggregates verified sold listings from eBay, TCGPlayer, Goldin, and Fanatics Collect. Last refreshed 2026-05-25.
Price data sourced from the price guide. Last updated 2026-05-25. This page is informational only and is not investment advice. Card image courtesy of the Pokemon TCG API.