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Energy Recycle System - Unseen Forces (#81)
- Number
- 81
- Illustrator
- Zu-Ka
Energy Recycle System - Unseen Forces
Energy Recycle System is a Uncommon Trainer card from the Unseen Forces Pokémon TCG set, released 2005, illustrated by Zu-Ka. It sits at card number 81 in the Unseen Forces checklist and the Item subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $3.64 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Energy Recycle System has been printed 4 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#81 in Unseen Forces) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 35Weak
Weak market heat, icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
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Search eBay manually →Market price history
Sale History 59 sales · since 2021-06-01
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| RAW | $5.71 | ||
| RAW | $6.54 | ||
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| RAW | $4.36 | ||
| RAW | $3.58 | ||
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| RAW | $4.18 | ||
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| RAW | $3.90 | ||
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| RAW | $3.95 | ||
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| RAW | $4.99 | ||
| RAW | $3.62 | ||
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| RAW | $3.64 | ||
| RAW | $3.73 | ||
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| RAW | $2.25 | ||
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| RAW | $2.12 | ||
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| RAW | $3.83 | ||
| RAW | $4.05 | ||
| RAW | $6.44 | ||
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| RAW | $4.54 | ||
| RAW | $4.50 | ||
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| RAW | $3.99 |
Other printings of Energy Recycle System
Energy Recycle System FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Energy Recycle System from Unseen Forces worth?
Recent recorded market price is $3.64 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Energy Recycle System?
This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Energy Recycle System has been printed 4 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Energy Recycle System?
Zu-Ka illustrated this card. See Zu-Ka's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Energy Recycle System released?
The Unseen Forces set released in 2005, so this card (#81 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Energy Recycle System?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Unseen Forces set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.