Energy Search 172 / 198 Pokemon Card from Scarlet & Violet Set
Energy Search is a Trainer card from the Scarlet & Violet set, classified as an Item. It was illustrated by Toyste Beach and is numbered 172 in the set. This…
- Set: Scarlet & Violet
- Number: 172/198
- Rarity: Common
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About the Energy Search Trainer Card
Energy Search is a Item Trainer card from the Scarlet & Violet set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 172/198 and is classified as Common. The Scarlet & Violet set was released on March 31, 2023.
Energy Search Trainer Card Details
Card name: Energy Search
Card number: 172/198
Set: Scarlet & Violet
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Common
Card type: Trainer (Item)
Artist: Toyste Beach
Release date: March 31, 2023
Why Collect the Energy Search Trainer Card?
Energy Search is most often collected as part of a complete Scarlet & Violet 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 Toyste Beach.
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 $0.31. Recent listings range from roughly $0.03 (low) to
For context, the Scarlet & Violet set has a median card value near $0.23 and an average near $3.53, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -45% over the last 7 days and -25% 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 Scarlet & Violet 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 3 copies of this card, of which 0 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.0%. 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 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 3 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