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Basic Water Energy - Paldea Evolved (#279)
- Number
- 279
Basic Water Energy - Paldea Evolved
Basic Water Energy is a Hyper Rare Energy card from the Paldea Evolved Pokémon TCG set, released 2023. It sits at card number 279 in the Paldea Evolved 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 $7.75. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
Basic Water Energy has been printed 3 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#279 in Paldea Evolved) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 48Average
Strong grading upside. Weak icon status, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
PSA 10 premium over raw NM.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
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.
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 5246m ago
![Basic Water Energy Hyper Rare Holofoil [Paldea Evolved - 279/193] NM on eBay](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/S94AAeSw7qVq3A-3/s-l225.jpg)
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Market price history
Sale History 111 sales · since 2023-06-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $7.86 | ||
| RAW | $7.68 | ||
| RAW | $6.86 | ||
| RAW | $6.29 | ||
| RAW | $6.33 | ||
| RAW | $6.43 | ||
| RAW | $7.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.66 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 | ||
| RAW | $7.27 | ||
| RAW | $7.20 | ||
| RAW | $6.12 | ||
| RAW | $6.75 | ||
| RAW | $7.50 | ||
| RAW | $5.98 | ||
| RAW | $7.37 | ||
| RAW | $7.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.91 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $19.02 | ||
| RAW | $5.74 | ||
| RAW | $7.25 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $19.02 | ||
| RAW | $7.25 | ||
| RAW | $8.45 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $21.50 | ||
| RAW | $8.45 | ||
| RAW | $8.09 | ||
| PSA 7 | $5.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $25.20 | ||
| RAW | $8.09 | ||
| RAW | $8.37 | ||
| PSA 8 | $12.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $28.40 | ||
| RAW | $8.37 | ||
| RAW | $9.40 | ||
| PSA 9 | $7.19 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $8.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $71.51 | ||
| RAW | $9.40 | ||
| RAW | $8.88 | ||
| PSA 9 | $22.07 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $24.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $68.14 | ||
| RAW | $8.88 | ||
| RAW | $7.35 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.32 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $22.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $63.17 | ||
| RAW | $7.35 | ||
| RAW | $7.39 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.31 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $22.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $63.73 | ||
| RAW | $7.39 | ||
| RAW | $7.68 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.62 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $23.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $65.36 | ||
| RAW | $7.68 | ||
| RAW | $7.37 | ||
| PSA 9 | $19.60 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $22.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $62.52 | ||
| RAW | $7.37 | ||
| RAW | $7.03 | ||
| PSA 9 | $19.56 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $22.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $63.01 | ||
| RAW | $7.03 | ||
| RAW | $7.32 | ||
| PSA 9 | $19.83 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $22.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $64.54 | ||
| RAW | $7.32 | ||
| RAW | $9.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $22.01 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $24.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $72.98 | ||
| RAW | $9.00 | ||
| RAW | $8.32 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.42 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $22.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $67.99 | ||
| RAW | $8.32 | ||
| RAW | $6.30 | ||
| PSA 9 | $19.89 | ||
| PSA 10 | $66.70 | ||
| RAW | $6.30 | ||
| RAW | $7.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.37 | ||
| PSA 10 | $69.33 | ||
| RAW | $7.99 | ||
| RAW | $7.99 | ||
| RAW | $7.99 |
Other printings of Basic Water Energy
Basic Water Energy FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Basic Water Energy from Paldea Evolved worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $7.75. 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 Water 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 Water 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 Water Energy released?
The Paldea Evolved set released in 2023, so this card (#279 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Basic Water 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 Water 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.