Energy Search 153 / 165 Pokemon Card from Expedition Base Set Set
Energy Search is a Trainer card from the Expedition Base Set, part of the E-Card series, released in the vintage era in 2002. It is classified as a Common…
Set: Expedition Base Set
Number: 153/165
Rarity: Common
Set
About the Energy Search Trainer Card
Energy Search is a Trainer card from the Expedition Base Set set, part of the E-Card series. It carries the collector number 153/165 and is classified as Common. The Expedition Base Set set was released on September 15, 2002.
Energy Search Trainer Card Details
Card name: Energy Search
Card number: 153/165
Set: Expedition Base Set
Series: E-Card
Rarity: Common
Card type: Trainer
Artist: Kai Ishikawa
Release date: September 15, 2002
Why Collect the Energy Search Trainer Card?
Energy Search is most often collected as part of a complete Expedition Base Set set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Energy Search Trainer Card
Energy Search was illustrated by Kai Ishikawa.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Energy Search Trainer Card
The current aggregated market price for Energy Search is about
1.61. Recent listings range from roughly 9.97 (low) to 05 (high), with a mid-point near
50. 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 Expedition Base Set set has a median card value near $45.00 and an average near $83.63, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +13% over the last 7 days and -22% 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 Expedition Base Set set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Energy Search Trainer Card
Whether Energy Search 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.
PSA has graded 149 copies of this card, of which 41 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 27.5%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Energy Search Trainer Card?
As a Common card, Energy Search was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 149 copies to date.
Other Printings of Energy Search
Energy Search appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Majestic Dawn 90 (around
3.66), Unseen Forces 94 (around
0.35) and Crystal Guardians 86 (around $6.03).
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 Search Trainer Card
The Energy Search trainer card is a Common card from the Expedition Base Set set (E-Card series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Expedition Base Set set. Its current aggregated market price is about
1.61; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Energy Search card from?
Energy Search is from the Expedition Base Set set (E-Card series), numbered 153/165 with the Common rarity.
What rarity is the Energy Search card?
Energy Search is classified as Common.
How much is the Energy Search 153/165 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
1.61, within a recent range of roughly 9.97 to 05. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Energy Search card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 149 copies so far, with about 27.5% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Energy Search?
PSA has graded 149 copies, of which 41 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 27.5%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Energy Search card?
As a Common card, Energy Search was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
When was the Expedition Base Set set released?
The Expedition Base Set set was released on September 15, 2002.
Are there other printings of Energy Search?
Yes. Energy Search appears on 16 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
