CURRENT PRICES BY TIER
PSA 10
$330
▲ 73.7% all-time
PSA 9
$90
▲ 36.0% all-time
Raw
$25
▲ 58.2% all-time
Sealed
$37
▼ 26.2% 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 1st Edition 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
$338
+95.5% over the last 12 monthsCompare Energy Retrieval Variants
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1st Edition
Energy Retrieval was printed across multiple Base Set variants. Click any variant above to view its price history.
All-Time High
$500
Dec 2025
All-Time Low
$99
Oct 2021
Since Feb 2021
+77.9%
total return
Avg Monthly Price
$176
64 months tracked
Recent Sales Avg
$229
29 listings tracked
Recent Sales Range
$77–$600
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 Feb 2021 – May 2026.
Recent Gem Mint Sales
| Date Sold | Price | Grade | Source | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | $341 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Energy Retrieval 1st Edition #81 PSA 10 GEM MINT Base Set Pokemon |
| 2026-05-03 | $335 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION SHADOWLESS #81/102 ENERGY RETRIEVAL PSA 10 81/102 |
| 2026-04-06 | $330 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 1st Edition Base Set ENERGY RETRIEVAL #81 1999 Pokemon Trainer Gem Mint #81 |
| 2026-03-16 | $279 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 1st Edition Energy Retrieval 81/102 – 1999 Base Set Thick Stamp Pokemon |
| 2025-12-01 | $600 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #81 ENERGY RETRIEVAL PSA 10 #81 |
| 2025-11-11 | $580 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #81 ENERGY RETRIEVAL PSA 10 #81 |
| 2025-11-08 | $106 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA – 10 WOTC 1st Edition Energy Retrieval Pokemon Card 81/102 Base Set /N94 |
| 2025-10-12 | $500 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #81 ENERGY RETRIEVAL PSA 10 #81 |
| 2025-10-03 | $499 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #81 ENERGY RETRIEVAL PSA 10 #81 |
| 2025-08-07 | $235 | PSA 10 | eBay | Gem Mint PSA 10 Energy Retrieval Base Set 1999 Pokemon 1st Edition Shadowless 81/102 |
| 2025-05-11 | $169 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Cards – PSA 10 1st Edition Energy Retrieval 81/102 – Shadowless Base Set |
| 2025-05-07 | $300 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MINT 1999 Pokemon Game 1st Edition Base Set Energy Retrieval 81 |
| 2025-02-08 | $125 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 GEM MINT Energy Retrieval Base Set 1st Edition 81/102 Pokemon Card 81/102 |
| 2025-01-10 | $184 | PSA 10 | eBay | WOTC 1999 Pokemon Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Energy Retrieval 81/102 PSA 10 |
| 2024-12-08 | $140 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #81 ENERGY RETRIEVAL PSA 10 |
| 2024-11-24 | $77 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set Energy Retrieval 1st Edition – Shadowless #81 PSA 10 |
| 2024-11-09 | $105 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 Gem Mint 1999 Pokemon 1st Edition Base Set ENERGY RETRIEVAL #81 #81 |
| 2024-10-05 | $174 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #81 ENERGY RETRIEVAL PSA 10 |
| 2024-04-20 | $105 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Energy Retrieval Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition #81 PSA 10 Gem Mint #81 |
| 2024-04-07 | $142 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Energy Retrieval Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition #81 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2024-01-19 | $142 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MINT ENERGY RETRIEVAL 81/102 1ST EDITION Base Set Pokemon Card |
| 2023-12-28 | $152 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Energy Retrieval 81/102 1st Edition Base Set PSA 10 1999 |
| 2023-12-09 | $175 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Energy Retrieval Base Set 1st Edition #81 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2023-10-22 | $139 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MINT 1999 Pokemon Game 1st Edition Base Set Energy Retrieval 81 |
| 2023-09-10 | $114 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokémon Energy Retrieval Base Set 81/102 PSA 10 1st Edition |
| 2023-08-06 | $128 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Energy Retrieval Base Set 1st Edition #81 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2023-05-03 | $150 | PSA 10 | Fanatics | 1999 Pokemon Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Energy Retrieval #81 PSA 10 GEM |
| 2023-03-12 | $155 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Energy Retrieval 81/102 1st Edition Shadowless Base Set PSA 10 1999 |
| 2023-01-30 | $150 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MINT 1st Edition Energy Retrieval 1999 Pokemon Game Base Set 81/102 |
| 2022-07-26 | $128 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MT Energy Retrieval 81/102 1ST EDITION Base Set Pokemon Card CS2-803 |
30 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 1st Edition)
Trainer from the original Base Set. Energy Retrieval (#81).
The Base Set 1st Edition print is the rarest variant. It carries the “Edition 1” stamp on the lower-left of the artwork and uses the shadowless border. WotC printed 1st Edition copies for only the first few weeks of the 1999 U.S. release.
How to identify a 1st Edition Energy Retrieval:
- “Edition 1” stamp on the lower-left of the artwork box
- No drop-shadow on the artwork box (“shadowless”)
- WotC copyright at the bottom
- 1999 copyright date
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FAQ
- How much is a PSA 10 Energy Retrieval Base Set 1st Edition worth?
- As of May 2026, the monthly average sold price is $338. Individual sales over the last several months ranged from $77 to $600. Prices are volatile — check the chart above for the latest trajectory.
- How do I tell if my Energy Retrieval is a 1st Edition?
- Look for the markers listed in the identification section above. The key distinguishing features for the 1st Edition variant are: “edition 1” stamp on the lower-left of the artwork box, no drop-shadow on the artwork box (“shadowless”).
- 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.