The Energy Switch is a Common Trainer card from the 2023 Scarlet & Violet set, identified by card number 173 in the SV1 series.
2023 • Pokémon • Scarlet & Violet
Near Mint (NM)
173
Common
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The Energy Switch is a Common Trainer card from the 2023 Scarlet & Violet set, identified by card number 173 in the SV1 series. Printed by Studio Bora Inc., this Pokémon TCG card carries the Regulation Mark G. As an Item card, it allows players to move a Basic Energy from one of their Pokémon to another. The rules text also notes that any number of Item cards may be played during your turn.
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The core identity of the card within the set.
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Featured
Energy Switch
Game
Pokémon
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Common
Studio Bora Inc.
Card Stock
English
Trainer
G
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Move a Basic Energy from 1 of your Pokémon to another of your Pokémon. You may play any number of Item cards during your turn.
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FAQ
Energy Switch is a Trainer card of the Item subtype in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It was printed in the Scarlet & Violet set.
The Energy Switch card is numbered 173 in the Scarlet & Violet base set (SV1).
The artwork for the Energy Switch card was created by Studio Bora Inc. for the 2023 Scarlet & Violet set.
As a common card from the 2023 Scarlet & Violet era, Energy Switch lacks the meta-critical mass or unique mechanical utility that drives significant collector demand or premium pricing. Its current market positioning reflects its status as a staple resource rather than a speculative asset, with trading volumes likely remaining stable but low-value. Without foil treatments or first edition status, it remains accessible to casual players rather than commanding interest from serious investors.
The card is classified as Common, indicating it was distributed widely during the initial print cycle of the Scarlet & Violet base set. This high supply tier ensures that raw copies are abundant and easily obtainable, preventing any scarcity-driven value appreciation. The absence of special finishes or variant treatments further cements its place in the lowest echelon of set rarity mechanics.
Investment potential is minimal given the card's common status and the rapid turnover of modern TCG sets, which limits long-term nostalgia premiums for recent releases. Sealed product availability remains high, ensuring that supply will not tighten sufficiently to create scarcity. Consequently, this card serves better as a functional component for deck-building than as a store of value or appreciating asset.
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