Basic Metal Energy
Basic Metal Energy is a Ultra Rare Pokémon TCG printing from SM1S: Collection Sun (#073). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $19.50 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2016. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Basic Metal Energy suits collectors working on SM1S: Collection Sun who need the Ultra Rare slot. Treat $19.50 as a starting reference only — confirm holo pattern, centering, and whether you are buying raw or graded before paying chase-card prices.
What is Basic Metal Energy from SM1S: Collection Sun?
Basic Metal Energy is a Pokémon TCG card in SM1S: Collection Sun numbered 073. Basic Metal Energy (#073) is a chase-tier Ultra Rare printing in SM1S: Collection Sun. Demand, art treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw NM quotes.
What is Basic Metal Energy worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $19.50 for Basic Metal Energy. Low and high spread varies by finish. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | SM1S: Collection Sun |
|---|---|
| Number | 073 |
| Rarity | Ultra Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $19.50 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| Holofoil | $19.50 |
How collectible is Basic Metal Energy?
Basic Metal Energy is listed as Ultra Rare in SM1S: Collection Sun. Chase art and rarity drive premiums beyond typical pull rates in the set. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Basic Metal Energy?
Catalog fields: set SM1S: Collection Sun, rarity Ultra Rare. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Basic Metal Energy (#073) is a chase-tier Ultra Rare printing in SM1S: Collection Sun. Demand, art treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw NM quotes.
Pros
- Basic Metal Energy is catalogued as Ultra Rare printing in SM1S: Collection Sun, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $19.50.
Cons
- Raw market quotes understate condition risk; heavily played or misidentified variants trade well below NM references.
Verdict: Use $19.50 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Basic Metal Energy worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $19.50 for ungraded Basic Metal Energy from SM1S: Collection Sun. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Basic Metal Energy from?
Basic Metal Energy is listed in SM1S: Collection Sun as card #073. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Basic Metal Energy?
Our catalog lists Basic Metal Energy as Ultra Rare in SM1S: Collection Sun. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Basic Metal Energy good for collectors or players?
Basic Metal Energy is primarily a collector reference in SM1S: Collection Sun. Compare finish and centering if you are buying graded or sealed-collection copies. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Should I grade Basic Metal Energy?
Grading only makes sense when Basic Metal Energy appears gem-worthy and the expected slab premium exceeds grading fees. At a raw reference near $19.50, compare PSA or CGC recent sales for this exact set and finish before submitting.
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