Metal Energy
Trading Card Game (Pokémon) • Sun & Moon Base Set
Sport & Year
Trading Card Game (Pokémon) • 2017
Brand & Set
The Pokémon Company - Sun & Moon Base Set
Card Number
N/A (Energy)
Card Type
Basic Energy
Rarity
Holo Rare (Reverse Holofoil)
Parallel Variant & Language
Reverse Holofoil • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Excellent (EX 5)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $0.50 - $1.50; Graded (PSA 9): $15 - $25
Recent Sales
Comparable sales for Sun & Moon era reverse holo energy cards typically range from $0.25 to $2.00 on eBay and TCGPlayer.
Condition Details
Surface appears moderately scratched with visible light reflecting off texture; top left corner exhibits minor blunting; horizontal surface wear visible in the center area; centering appears slightly bottom-heavy.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of grading (approx. $15+) significantly exceeds the market value of the card, even in high grades.
Card Description
A Metal-type Basic Energy card featuring the steel/metal energy orb in the center. The background features a dark, smoky texture with diagonal rainbow light streaks characteristic of the Sun & Moon series reverse foil patterns.
Notable Features
Reverse holofoil pattern extending across the artwork area; 2017 copyright notice in bottom left corner.
Authentication Notes
Print quality and holo pattern align with authentic Sun & Moon era Pokémon TCG production; font and symbols appear consistent with official releases.
Scanned: 2026-07-15T19:59:04.631449