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Metal Energy - Expedition Base Set (#159)
- Number
- 159
- Illustrator
- Milky Isobe
Metal Energy - Expedition Base Set
Metal Energy is a Rare Energy card from the Expedition Base Set Pokémon TCG set, released 2002, illustrated by Milky Isobe. It sits at card number 159 in the Expedition Base Set checklist and the Special subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $12.00 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Metal Energy has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#159 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 78Strong
Strong market heat, 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 14 active listings · updated 160m ago
Market price history
Sale History 64 sales · since 2021-01-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $1.38 | ||
| RAW | $1.21 | ||
| RAW | $1.29 | ||
| RAW | $1.08 | ||
| RAW | $1.39 | ||
| RAW | $0.65 | ||
| RAW | $1.47 | ||
| RAW | $1.35 | ||
| RAW | $1.21 | ||
| RAW | $1.29 | ||
| RAW | $1.39 | ||
| RAW | $1.33 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.29 | ||
| RAW | $1.70 | ||
| RAW | $1.10 | ||
| RAW | $1.27 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.29 | ||
| RAW | $1.17 | ||
| RAW | $1.48 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.83 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.15 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.21 | ||
| RAW | $1.23 | ||
| RAW | $1.26 | ||
| RAW | $1.26 | ||
| RAW | $1.30 | ||
| RAW | $1.19 | ||
| RAW | $1.23 | ||
| RAW | $1.23 | ||
| RAW | $1.23 | ||
| RAW | $1.46 | ||
| RAW | $1.17 | ||
| RAW | $1.58 | ||
| RAW | $1.58 | ||
| RAW | $1.48 | ||
| RAW | $1.28 | ||
| RAW | $1.37 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.14 | ||
| RAW | $1.49 | ||
| RAW | $1.57 | ||
| RAW | $1.49 | ||
| RAW | $1.98 | ||
| RAW | $1.30 | ||
| RAW | $1.31 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.46 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.94 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $4.23 |
Other printings of Metal Energy
Metal Energy FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Metal Energy from Expedition Base Set worth?
Recent recorded market price is $12.00 (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 Metal Energy?
This printing is a standard rare (the card is labeled "Rare" on the checklist). Metal Energy has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Metal Energy?
Milky Isobe illustrated this card. See Milky Isobe'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 Metal Energy released?
The Expedition Base Set set released in 2002, so this card (#159 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Metal Energy?
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.