Energy Search Price Guide
Pokémon · Expedition Base Set · 153/165 · Common · Released 2002
Energy Search (Expedition Base Set 153/165) is currently worth $0.63 raw (near mint) and $79.77 in PSA 10 (as of Aug 10, 2026). Values come from real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex) and are refreshed daily. Grading is the single biggest value lever — check the raw-to-PSA-10 gap below, then scan your copy to see if its centering makes the grade.
normal prices
Raw (ungraded)
| NM | $0.63 |
| LP | $0.48 |
| MP | $0.34 |
| HP | $0.26 |
| DM | $0.24 |
Graded — grade ladder
| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $79.77 | $8.97 |
| 9.5 | — | $9.22 |
| 9 | $15.41 | $4.13 |
| 8.5 | — | $11.90 |
| 8 | $17.52 | — |
| 5 | $29.99 | — |
Last updated 2026-08-10 · Source: real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex)
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reverseHolofoil prices
Raw (ungraded)
| NM | $23.30 |
| LP | $16.18 |
| MP | $13.28 |
| HP | $9.46 |
| DM | $5.97 |
Graded — grade ladder
| Grade | PSA | CGC | SGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $50.59 | $37.00 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | $25.00 |
| 9 | $59.55 | $12.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $9.97 | — |
| 8 | $29.99 | $30.00 | — |
| 7 | $24.00 | — | — |
| 6 | $20.97 | — | — |
Last updated 2026-08-10 · Source: real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex)
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Is it worth grading?
Strong grading candidate — 127× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Energy Search sells for $79.77 against $0.63 raw: a $79.14 spread, 127× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.41) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
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Energy Search — frequently asked
How much is Energy Search (Expedition Base Set) worth?
As of Aug 10, 2026, Energy Search (Expedition Base Set): an ungraded near-mint copy sells for about $0.63, a PSA 10 sells for about $79.77, a PSA 9 for about $15.41. Values come from real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex) and are refreshed daily.
How much is a PSA 10 Energy Search worth?
As of Aug 10, 2026, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Energy Search (Expedition Base Set) sells for about $79.77, compared with $0.63 for a raw near-mint copy.
Is Energy Search worth grading?
A PSA 10 Energy Search sells for $79.77 against $0.63 raw: a $79.14 spread, 127× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.41) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Where do these Pokémon card prices come from?
Prices are real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex), refreshed daily. Raw values reflect near-mint (NM) ungraded copies; graded values are per grading company and grade.
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