Metal Energy (Basic)
HeartGold SoulSilver · 122/123 · Common
Current Prices
Number
122/123
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Metal Energy (Basic): Rarity & Collectibility
Metal Energy (Basic) in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #122/123 of the HeartGold SoulSilver set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Metal Energy (Basic)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Metal Energy (Basic) (Common, HeartGold SoulSilver #122/123) changes hands at roughly $21.41, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $21.41, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $7.42. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $21.41, Lightly Played $17.38, Moderately Played $14.26, Heavily Played $10.95, Damaged $7.42 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $7.42 | $7.42 | $7.42 | 36 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $10.95 | $10.69 | $10.69 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $17.38 | $17.90 | $17.90 | 88 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $14.26 | $14.26 | $14.26 | 104 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $21.41 | $21.41 | $21.41 | 42 |
Collector Outlook for Metal Energy (Basic)
As a Common, Metal Energy (Basic) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Metal Energy (Basic) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
