Metal Energy Price Guide
Pokémon · Expedition Base Set · 159/165 · Rare · Released 2002
Metal Energy (Expedition Base Set 159/165) is currently worth $7.50 raw (near mint) and $94.82 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 | $7.50 |
| LP | $7.90 |
| MP | $5.18 |
| HP | $3.20 |
| DM | $3.25 |
Graded — grade ladder
| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $94.82 | — |
| 9.5 | — | $1.25 |
| 9 | $15.00 | — |
| 8.5 | — | $4.00 |
| 8 | $4.00 | — |
| 7.5 | — | $15.00 |
| 7 | $8.99 | — |
Last updated 2026-08-10 · Source: real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex)
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reverseHolofoil prices
Raw (ungraded)
| NM | $12.00 |
| LP | $12.60 |
| MP | $7.49 |
| HP | $4.61 |
| DM | $2.30 |
Graded — grade ladder
| Grade | PSA | CGC |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | — | $21.00 |
| 9 | $52.65 | $7.00 |
| 8.5 | — | $10.00 |
| 8 | $35.25 | — |
| 7 | $14.00 | — |
| 6 | $5.01 | — |
Last updated 2026-08-10 · Source: real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex)
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Is it worth grading?
Strong grading candidate — 13× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Metal Energy sells for $94.82 against $7.50 raw: a $87.32 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.00) 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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Metal Energy — frequently asked
How much is Metal Energy (Expedition Base Set) worth?
As of Aug 10, 2026, Metal Energy (Expedition Base Set): an ungraded near-mint copy sells for about $7.50, a PSA 10 sells for about $94.82, a PSA 9 for about $15.00. Values come from real eBay sold listings (via Scrydex) and are refreshed daily.
How much is a PSA 10 Metal Energy worth?
As of Aug 10, 2026, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Metal Energy (Expedition Base Set) sells for about $94.82, compared with $7.50 for a raw near-mint copy.
Is Metal Energy worth grading?
A PSA 10 Metal Energy sells for $94.82 against $7.50 raw: a $87.32 spread, 13× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($15.00) 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.
Is your Pokémon card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
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