CURRENT PRICES BY TIER
PSA 10
$139
▲ 457.3% all-time
PSA 9
$30
▲ 0.0% all-time
Raw
$2
▼ 90.5% all-time
Sealed
$27
▲ 68.8% 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 Unlimited 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
$140
+216.7% over the last 12 monthsCompare Energy Retrieval Variants
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Energy Retrieval was printed across multiple Base Set variants. Click any variant above to view its price history.
All-Time High
$140
Mar 2026
All-Time Low
$25
Feb 2021
Since Feb 2021
+460.0%
total return
Avg Monthly Price
$54
64 months tracked
Recent Sales Avg
$64
29 listings tracked
Recent Sales Range
$10–$165
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | $22 | CGC 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set Energy Retrieval CGC 10 English #81/102 Vintage 81/102 |
| 2026-03-24 | $130 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON BASE SET UNLIMITED #81 ENERGY RETRIEVAL PSA 10 #81 |
| 2026-03-16 | $150 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON GAME 81 ENERGY RETRIEVAL BASE SET PSA 10 GEM MINT UNLIMITED |
| 2026-03-16 | $152 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Energy Retrieval Base Set Unlimited #81 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2026-02-15 | $56 | CGC 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set Energy Retrieval CGC 10 English #81/102 Vintage 81/102 |
| 2025-12-23 | $47 | CGC 10 | eBay | Energy Retrieval CGC 10 Gem Mint 81/102 Base Set Graded Pokemon TCG Vintage Card 81/102 |
| 2025-11-22 | $165 | PSA 10 | eBay | ENERGY RETRIEVAL #81 PSA 10 1999 POKEMON Base Set Unlimited WOTC #81 |
| 2025-10-04 | $50 | CGC 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set Energy Retrieval CGC 10 English #81/102 Vintage 81/102 |
| 2025-09-26 | $100 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Energy Retrieval Base Set Unlimited #81 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-08-24 | $100 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Energy Retrieval Card 81/102 Base Set PSA 10 Gem Mint 81/102 |
| 2025-07-23 | $70 | CGC 10 Pristine | eBay | CGC 10 PRISTINE Energy Retrieval 81/102 Base Set Pokemon Card |
| 2025-07-07 | $50 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Energy Retrieval Card 81/102 Base Set PSA 10 Gem Mint 81/102 |
| 2025-06-28 | $50 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Energy Retrieval Card 81/102 Base Set PSA 10 Gem Mint 81/102 |
| 2025-06-16 | $8 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 GEM MINT Energy Retrieval 81/102 Base Set Pokemon Card |
| 2025-06-02 | $22 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 GEM MINT Energy Retrieval 81/102 Base Set Pokemon Card |
| 2025-04-25 | $41 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Energy Retrieval Base Set Unlimited #81 PSA 10 Gem Mint #81 |
| 2025-04-16 | $38 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 – 1999 Base Base Set Energy Retrieval 81/102 Pokemon Card |
| 2025-04-03 | $45 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set Energy Retrieval PSA 10 #81/102 |
| 2025-02-10 | $41 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Energy Retrieval Base Set Unlimited #81 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2025-01-10 | $50 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA GEM MINT 10 Energy Retrieval 81/102 Base Set Pokemon Card |
| 2025-01-09 | $38 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 GEM MINT Energy Retrieval 81/102 Base Set Pokemon Card |
| 2025-01-03 | $75 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999-2000 Pokemon Base Set 4th Print Energy Retrieval 81/102 PSA 10 Gem Mint |
| 2024-12-29 | $57 | PSA 10 | eBay | Energy Retrieval 81/102 Base Set 1999 Unlimited Pokemon PSA 10 GEM MINT 97/102 |
| 2024-12-15 | $20 | CGC 10 | eBay | CGC 10 GEM MINT Energy Retrieval 81/102 Base Set 1999-2000 Pokemon Card 81/102 |
| 2024-12-01 | $63 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 Energy Retrieval 81/102 Base Set 4th print 1999-2000 Graded Pokemon Card |
| 2024-10-06 | $36 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 Energy Retrieval #81 Uncommon 1999 Pokémon Base Set Unlimited 81/102 |
| 2024-10-02 | $32 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 Energy Retrieval 81/102 Trainer Base Set 1999 Pokemon Card 81/102 |
| 2024-09-30 | $35 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 GEM MT Energy Retrieval Base Set 1999-2000 #81 Pokémon #81 |
| 2024-09-14 | $46 | PSA 10 | eBay | Energy Retrieval Base Set Pokemon Card 81/102 – 4TH PRINT 1999-2000 PSA 10 |
| 2024-09-07 | $50 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 Energy Retrieval 81/102 Trainer Base Set 1999 Pokemon Card 81/102 |
| 2024-08-25 | $50 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Card TCG PSA 10 GEM MINT 1999 Base Set Unlimited 81 Energy Retrieval |
| 2024-08-08 | $53 | PSA 10 | eBay | Pokemon Card TCG PSA 10 GEM MINT 1999 Base Set Unlimited 81 Energy Retrieval |
| 2024-07-07 | $55 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 Energy Retrieval 81/102 Trainer Base Set 1999 Pokemon Card 81/102 |
| 2024-06-30 | $40 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set Energy Retrieval 81/102 PSA 10 TCG Gem Mint 81/102 |
| 2024-06-28 | $30 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 Energy Retrieval 81/102 Trainer Base Set 1999 Pokemon Card 81/102 |
| 2024-06-23 | $47 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 Energy Retrieval 1999 Pokemon Card 81/102 Base Set |
| 2024-06-17 | $64 | PSA 10 | eBay | PSA 10 Energy Retrieval 81/102 Trainer Base Set 1999 Pokemon Card Graded |
| 2024-06-07 | $10 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 POKEMON GAME 81 ENERGY RETRIEVAL PSA 10 GEM MINT BASE SET 1999-2000 |
| 2024-04-15 | $39 | PSA 10 | eBay | 1999 Pokemon Base Set ENERGY RETRIEVAL #81 TRAINER – PSA 10 GEM MINT! Fresh Slab #81 |
39 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 Unlimited)
Trainer from the original Base Set. Energy Retrieval (#81).
The Unlimited print is the most common Base Set variant. Drop-shadow border on the right and bottom edges of the artwork, no edition stamp.
How to identify a Unlimited Energy Retrieval:
- Drop-shadow visible on the right and bottom edge of the artwork box
- No “Edition 1” stamp on the lower-left
- WotC copyright at the bottom
- 1999 copyright date
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FAQ
- How much is a PSA 10 Energy Retrieval Base Set Unlimited worth?
- As of May 2026, the monthly average sold price is $140. Individual sales over the last several months ranged from $10 to $165. Prices are volatile — check the chart above for the latest trajectory.
- How do I tell if my Energy Retrieval is a Unlimited?
- Look for the markers listed in the identification section above. The key distinguishing features for the Unlimited variant are: drop-shadow visible on the right and bottom edge of the artwork box, no “edition 1” stamp on the lower-left.
- 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.