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Basic Lightning Energy - Scarlet & Violet (#257)

Energy Basic Hyper Rare
TCGplayer market reference
$3.58
holofoil
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Number
257
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Basic Lightning Energy - Scarlet & Violet

Basic Lightning Energy is a Hyper Rare Energy card from the Scarlet & Violet Pokémon TCG set, released 2023. It sits at card number 257 in the Scarlet & Violet checklist and the Basic subtype.

In collector terms, this is a Hyper Rare - the gold-bordered secret-rare tier numbered above the set total. The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $3.58. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Basic Lightning Energy has been printed 3 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#257 in Scarlet & Violet) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 45Average

Weak icon status, era strength.

Market Heat 52

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Icon Status 30

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 55

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

holofoil
$3.58 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

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Market price history

Latest
$3.58
Low
$2.94
Oct 2026
High
$4.85
Jun 2026
Avg
$4.16
Days tracked
187
data points
Change
-20.4%
since first tracked
Tracked since Apr 25, 2026 · 187 data points
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Basic Lightning Energy FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Basic Lightning Energy from Scarlet & Violet worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $3.58. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Basic Lightning Energy?

This printing is a Hyper Rare - the gold-bordered secret-rare tier numbered above the set total (the card is labeled "Hyper Rare" on the checklist). Basic Lightning Energy has been printed 3 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

When was Basic Lightning Energy released?

The Scarlet & Violet set released in 2023, so this card (#257 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Basic Lightning Energy?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is Basic Lightning Energy legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.