Energy Switch 173 / 198 Pokemon Card from Scarlet & Violet Set

Energy Switch — Scarlet & Violet 173/198 Pokémon TCG card

Energy Switch is a Trainer card classified as an Item. It is part of the Scarlet & Violet set, which is in the modern era (2023), and was illustrated by…

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About the Energy Switch Trainer Card

Energy Switch is a Item Trainer card from the Scarlet & Violet set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 173/198 and is classified as Common. The Scarlet & Violet set was released on March 31, 2023.

Energy Switch Trainer Card Details

Card name: Energy Switch

Card number: 173/198

Set: Scarlet & Violet

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Rarity: Common

Card type: Trainer (Item)

Artist: Studio Bora Inc.

Release date: March 31, 2023

Why Collect the Energy Switch Trainer Card?

Energy Switch 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 Switch Trainer Card

Energy Switch was illustrated by Studio Bora Inc..

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 Switch Trainer Card

The current aggregated market price for Energy Switch is about $0.30. Recent listings range from roughly $0.05 (low) to $6.99 (high), with a mid-point near $0.31. 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 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 +30% over the last 7 days and -19% 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 Switch Trainer Card

Whether Energy Switch 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 2 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 Switch Trainer Card?

As a Common card, Energy Switch 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 2 copies to date.

Other Printings of Energy Switch

Energy Switch appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Aquapolis 120 (around $90.53), Unseen Forces 84 (around $38.99) and HeartGold & SoulSilver 91 (around

4.23).

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 Switch Trainer Card

The Energy Switch trainer card is a Common card from the Scarlet & Violet set (Scarlet & Violet series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Scarlet & Violet set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.30; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Energy Switch card from?

Energy Switch is from the Scarlet & Violet set (Scarlet & Violet series), numbered 173/198 with the Common rarity.

What rarity is the Energy Switch card?

Energy Switch is classified as Common.

How much is the Energy Switch 173/198 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about $0.30, within a recent range of roughly $0.05 to $6.99. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Energy Switch card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 2 copies so far, with about 0.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Energy Switch?

PSA has graded 2 copies, of which 0 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 0.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Energy Switch card?

As a Common card, Energy Switch 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 Scarlet & Violet set released?

The Scarlet & Violet set was released on March 31, 2023.

Are there other printings of Energy Switch?

Yes. Energy Switch appears on 19 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.