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Energy Search - Expedition Base Set (#153)
- Number
- 153
- Illustrator
- Kai Ishikawa
Energy Search - Expedition Base Set
Energy Search is a Common Trainer card from the Expedition Base Set Pokémon TCG set, released 2002, illustrated by Kai Ishikawa. It sits at card number 153 in the Expedition Base Set checklist.
In collector terms, this is a common card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $21.61 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Energy Search has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#153 in Expedition Base Set) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 53Average
Strong era strength.
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
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 1530m ago
Market price history
Energy Search FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Energy Search from Expedition Base Set worth?
Recent recorded market price is $21.61 (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 Search?
This printing is a common card (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Energy Search has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Energy Search?
Kai Ishikawa illustrated this card. See Kai Ishikawa'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 Search released?
The Expedition Base Set set released in 2002, so this card (#153 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Energy Search?
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 Expedition Base Set 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.