Energy Retrieval 99 / 98 Pokemon Card from Ancient Origins Set
Energy Retrieval is a Trainer card from the Ancient Origins set, part of the XY series. It is classified as an Item and was illustrated by 5ban Graphics. The…
Set: Ancient Origins
Number: 99/98
Rarity: Rare Secret
Set
About the Energy Retrieval Trainer Card
Energy Retrieval is a Item Trainer card from the Ancient Origins set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 99/98 and is classified as Rare Secret. The Ancient Origins set was released on August 12, 2015.
Energy Retrieval Trainer Card Details
Card name: Energy Retrieval
Card number: 99/98
Set: Ancient Origins
Series: XY
Rarity: Rare Secret
Card type: Trainer (Item)
Artist: 5ban Graphics
Release date: August 12, 2015
Why Collect the Energy Retrieval Trainer Card?
Energy Retrieval sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Ancient Origins set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Energy Retrieval Trainer Card
Energy Retrieval was illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
For Rare Secret cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.
Market Price and Value of the Energy Retrieval Trainer Card
The current aggregated market price for Energy Retrieval is about
1.19. Recent listings range from roughly
2.68 (low) to $55.19 (high), with a mid-point near
3.25. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Ancient Origins set has a median card value near
.10 and an average near $31.93, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +3% over the last 7 days and -3% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Ancient Origins set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Energy Retrieval Trainer Card
Whether Energy Retrieval is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
How Rare Is the Energy Retrieval Trainer Card?
Rare Secret cards such as Energy Retrieval are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
Its collector number (99/98) sits above the set's printed total of 98, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.
Other Printings of Energy Retrieval
Energy Retrieval appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 107 (around
5.14), Evolutions 77 (around
.15) and Black & White 92 (around $0.72).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Energy Retrieval Trainer Card
The Energy Retrieval trainer card is a Rare Secret card from the Ancient Origins set (XY series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about
1.19; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Energy Retrieval card from?
Energy Retrieval is from the Ancient Origins set (XY series), numbered 99/98 with the Rare Secret rarity.
What rarity is the Energy Retrieval card?
Energy Retrieval is classified as Rare Secret.
How much is the Energy Retrieval 99/98 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
1.19, within a recent range of roughly
2.68 to $55.19. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Energy Retrieval card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
How rare is the Energy Retrieval card?
Rare Secret cards such as Energy Retrieval are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
When was the Ancient Origins set released?
The Ancient Origins set was released on August 12, 2015.
Are there other printings of Energy Retrieval?
Yes. Energy Retrieval appears on 14 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
