Energy Search, Sword & Shield 161/202, uncommon

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Energy Search

Sword & Shield 161/202 • uncommon

Set: Sword & Shield
Number: 161/202
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2020
Market price: $0.18
Artist: Studio Bora Inc.

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Market

What it's worth

$0.18market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$0.08 – $0.18 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card serves as a fundamental utility piece, allowing players to pull essential resources directly from their deck to power up their team. As an uncommon item, it remains a consistent and reliable staple that helps maintain the flow and consistency of any well-constructed deck.

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What it does

Item

Search your deck for a basic Energy card, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Energy Search card, numbered 161/202, was released in 2020 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Sword & Shield base set. This set marked a significant transition in the game, introducing the Galar region and the new V and VMAX mechanics, which fundamentally shifted the competitive landscape of the TCG. The card serves as a staple utility item, allowing players to search their deck for a basic energy card, a functional necessity that has appeared in various forms throughout the game's history to ensure deck consistency.

The visual design of this iteration features a minimalist, clean aesthetic that aligns with the modern art direction established for the Sword & Shield era. By utilizing a high-contrast, graphic style, the illustration emphasizes the fundamental role of energy within the game mechanics rather than focusing on character-driven artwork. It was well-received by the player base for its functional reliability and its contribution to the streamlined, accessible design language that defined the early Sword & Shield expansion sets.

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