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Energy Switch - Scarlet & Violet (#173)
- Number
- 173
- Illustrator
- Studio Bora Inc.
Energy Switch - Scarlet & Violet
Energy Switch is a Common Trainer card from the Scarlet & Violet Pokémon TCG set, released 2023, illustrated by Studio Bora Inc.. It sits at card number 173 in the Scarlet & Violet checklist and the Item subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.27 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Energy Switch has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#173 in Scarlet & Violet) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 40Average
Weak icon status, 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 live marketplace
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Search eBay manually →Market price history
Sale History 38 sales · since 2023-03-01
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| RAW | $0.24 | ||
| RAW | $0.28 | ||
| RAW | $0.16 | ||
| RAW | $0.18 | ||
| RAW | $0.25 | ||
| RAW | $0.20 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
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| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.05 | ||
| RAW | $1.09 | ||
| RAW | $1.10 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.16 | ||
| RAW | $1.35 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.33 | ||
| RAW | $1.44 | ||
| RAW | $1.44 | ||
| RAW | $1.46 | ||
| RAW | $1.22 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.34 | ||
| RAW | $1.49 | ||
| RAW | $1.48 | ||
| RAW | $1.48 | ||
| RAW | $1.44 | ||
| RAW | $1.23 | ||
| RAW | $0.50 |
Other printings of Energy Switch
Energy Switch FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Energy Switch from Scarlet & Violet worth?
Recent recorded market price is $0.27 (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 Switch?
This printing is a common card (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Energy Switch 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 Switch?
Studio Bora Inc. illustrated this card. See Studio Bora Inc.'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 Switch released?
The Scarlet & Violet set released in 2023, so this card (#173 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Energy Switch?
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 Scarlet & Violet 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.