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Basic Lightning Energy - Scarlet & Violet (#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. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $4.43, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
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.
CIV 47Average
Weak icon status, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
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Basic Lightning Energy FAQ
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How much is Basic Lightning Energy from Scarlet & Violet worth?
Recent recorded market price is $4.43 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
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 this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Scarlet & Violet set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.