As most Pokémon TCG fans know very well, by far the most iconic card of Clay Burst [SV2D] was Iono—a card so coveted that it caused Clay Burst [SV2D] sets to sell out on the very first day of release back in April 2023. However, though the set’s other cards may have been overshadowed by the Levincia Gym Leader, there are nonetheless gems waiting to be discovered—such as Superior Energy Retrieval.

About Superior Energy Retrieval (Clay Burst [SV2D] 098/071)

This card’s rarity is Ultra Rare (UR), and as is the case with all cards that have a rarity of UR, the background and border come in gold, adding glamour and prestige to the visuals. The Superior Energy Retrieval item itself is also outlined in gold; the same is true of the four Energy symbols—Water, Electric, Fire, and Grass—shown in the Full Art illustration.

Superior Energy Retrieval is also used in several decks which have been relatively commonly used in tournament play. Among the decks which typically make use of Superior Energy Retrieval include the Ancient Box, Chien-Pao ex, Raging Bolt ex, and Gholdengo ex decks.

Superior Energy Retrieval is a card that’s been around for a long time. The first-ever iteration of this card was launched as part of Spiral Force [BW8], a fifth-generation set from 2012. Therefore, some buyers might be attracted to this card due to nostalgia.

Release Details

In English, this card is card 277/193 in Paldea Evolved [PAL].

The price of a Superior Energy Retrieval (Clay Burst [SV2D] 098/071) card of UR rarity is 2,100 JPY (~US$14).

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