Energy Recycler 143 / 131 Pokemon Card from Forbidden Light Set
Energy Recycler is a Trainer card categorized as an Item. It is part of the Forbidden Light set from the Sun & Moon series, illustrated by Toyste Beach, and…
- Set: Forbidden Light
- Number: 143/131
- Rarity: Rare Secret
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About the Energy Recycler Trainer Card
Energy Recycler is a Item Trainer card from the Forbidden Light set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 143/131 and is classified as Rare Secret. The Forbidden Light set was released on May 4, 2018.
Energy Recycler Trainer Card Details
Card name: Energy Recycler
Card number: 143/131
Set: Forbidden Light
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Rare Secret
Card type: Trainer (Item)
Artist: Toyste Beach
Release date: May 4, 2018
Why Collect the Energy Recycler Trainer Card?
Energy Recycler 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 Forbidden Light 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 Recycler Trainer Card
Energy Recycler was illustrated by Toyste Beach.
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 Recycler Trainer Card
The current aggregated market price for Energy Recycler is about $35.24. Recent listings range from roughly $34.26 (low) to $359 (high), with a mid-point near $37.00. 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 Forbidden Light set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Forbidden Light set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Energy Recycler Trainer Card
Whether Energy Recycler 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 121 copies of this card, of which 69 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 57.0%. 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 Recycler Trainer Card?
Rare Secret cards such as Energy Recycler 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 (143/131) sits above the set's printed total of 131, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 121 copies to date.
Other Printings of Energy Recycler
Energy Recycler appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Ancient Origins 72 (around $0.59), Guardians Rising 123 (around $0.40) and Battle Styles 124 (around $0.31).
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 Recycler Trainer Card
The Energy Recycler trainer card is a Rare Secret card from the Forbidden Light set (Sun & Moon 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 $35.24; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Energy Recycler card from?
Energy Recycler is from the Forbidden Light set (Sun & Moon series), numbered 143/131 with the Rare Secret rarity.
What rarity is the Energy Recycler card?
Energy Recycler is classified as Rare Secret.
How much is the Energy Recycler 143/131 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $35.24, within a recent range of roughly $34.26 to $359. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Energy Recycler card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 121 copies so far, with about 57.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Energy Recycler?
PSA has graded 121 copies, of which 69 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 57.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Energy Recycler card?
Rare Secret cards such as Energy Recycler 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 Forbidden Light set released?
The Forbidden Light set was released on May 4, 2018.
Are there other printings of Energy Recycler?
Yes. Energy Recycler appears on 5 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.