Superior Energy Retrieval

Paldea Evolved 277/193 • secret-rare

Set: Paldea Evolved
Number: 277/193
Rarity: Hyper Rare
Released: 2023
Finish: Gold
Market price: $2.33

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$2.33market price via TCGplayer · Aug 6, 2026$2.08 – $3.27 over the tracked period

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Why it matters

The Superior Energy Retrieval, appearing here as a Hyper Rare secret-rare in the Paldea Evolved expansion, is a staple utility card designed to bolster strategies reliant on heavy energy acceleration. Collectors prize this specific version for its distinct etched texture and the golden aesthetic characteristic of the set's highest-tier chase cards.

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What it does

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You can use this card only if you discard 2 other cards from your hand.Put up to 4 Basic Energy cards from your discard pile into your hand. (You can't choose a card you discarded with the effect of this card.)

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Provenance

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Superior Energy Retrieval was released in the 2023 Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved expansion, serving as a tactical reprint of a classic utility card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver era. This specific iteration is categorized as a Hyper Rare secret-rare, featuring a distinct gold-etched aesthetic that differentiates it from the standard uncommon version. The card is designed to bolster late-game play, allowing players to recover essential energy resources from the discard pile at the cost of discarding two cards from their hand, a mechanism that rewards strategic resource management in the competitive Pokémon Trading Card Game.

The visual design of this Hyper Rare version utilizes a minimalist gold-foil texture typical of the Scarlet & Violet series' top-tier rarities. While the technical illustration of the item remains consistent with its functional role, the special gold treatment is intended for collectors seeking high-end variants of core gameplay staples. Upon its release in Paldea Evolved, the card was well-received by the competitive community for its utility in energy-intensive decks, though its primary draw for collectors remains the aesthetic prestige associated with its gold-etched finish.

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Superior Energy RetrievalPaldea Evolved · #189/193 · uncommon · 2023$0.30

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