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Darkness Energy - Expedition Base Set (#158)
- Number
- 158
- Illustrator
- Milky Isobe
Darkness Energy - Expedition Base Set
Darkness Energy is a Rare Energy card from the Expedition Base Set Pokémon TCG set, released 2002, illustrated by Milky Isobe. It sits at card number 158 in the Expedition Base Set checklist and the Special subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $15.60 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Darkness Energy has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#158 in Expedition Base Set) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 44Average
Strong grading upside, era strength. Weak market heat.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
PSA 10 premium over raw NM.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 17 active listings · updated 360m ago
![Pokemon Darkness Energy Expedition Base Set [Moderately Played] e-Reader 158/165 on eBay](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/mNkAAeSwI-5p-V~3/s-l225.jpg)
Market price history
Sale History 186 sales · since 2021-02-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $49.99 | ||
| PSA 7 | $62.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $75.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $106.66 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $117.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $262.19 | ||
| RAW | $49.99 | ||
| PSA 7 | $62.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $75.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $105.84 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $116.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $262.04 | ||
| RAW | $48.28 | ||
| PSA 7 | $62.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $94.98 | ||
| PSA 9 | $111.63 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $123.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $285.05 | ||
| RAW | $43.06 | ||
| PSA 7 | $62.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $94.98 | ||
| PSA 9 | $104.95 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $115.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $285.06 | ||
| RAW | $56.24 | ||
| PSA 7 | $62.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $94.98 | ||
| PSA 9 | $100.48 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $111.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $285.06 | ||
| RAW | $53.78 | ||
| PSA 7 | $62.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $84.74 | ||
| PSA 9 | $102.29 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $113.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $285.27 | ||
| RAW | $49.97 | ||
| PSA 7 | $62.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $85.42 | ||
| PSA 9 | $119.99 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $132.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $289.91 | ||
| RAW | $47.61 | ||
| PSA 7 | $62.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $86.22 | ||
| PSA 9 | $119.99 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $132.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $289.91 | ||
| RAW | $47.06 | ||
| PSA 7 | $62.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $87.42 | ||
| PSA 9 | $119.99 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $132.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $291.10 | ||
| RAW | $48.86 | ||
| PSA 7 | $62.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $88.81 | ||
| PSA 9 | $118.58 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $130.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $280.93 | ||
| RAW | $46.50 | ||
| PSA 7 | $36.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $45.42 | ||
| PSA 9 | $118.68 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $131.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $284.63 | ||
| RAW | $55.00 | ||
| PSA 7 | $36.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $45.42 | ||
| PSA 9 | $91.98 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $101.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $254.89 | ||
| RAW | $49.22 | ||
| PSA 7 | $36.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $45.42 | ||
| PSA 9 | $75.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $83.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $254.89 | ||
| RAW | $48.20 | ||
| PSA 7 | $36.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $45.42 | ||
| PSA 9 | $74.10 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $82.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $254.89 | ||
| RAW | $44.88 | ||
| PSA 7 | $36.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $45.42 | ||
| PSA 9 | $98.70 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $109.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $302.06 | ||
| RAW | $47.00 | ||
| PSA 7 | $37.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $45.85 | ||
| PSA 9 | $108.47 | ||
| PSA 10 | $302.07 | ||
| RAW | $49.00 | ||
| PSA 7 | $36.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $44.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $110.26 | ||
| PSA 10 | $303.28 | ||
| RAW | $42.96 | ||
| PSA 7 | $36.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $44.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $73.72 | ||
| PSA 10 | $302.76 | ||
| RAW | $48.37 | ||
| PSA 7 | $36.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $44.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $77.50 | ||
| PSA 10 | $222.18 | ||
| RAW | $44.87 | ||
| PSA 8 | $44.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $77.50 | ||
| PSA 10 | $221.90 | ||
| RAW | $38.09 | ||
| PSA 8 | $44.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $74.65 | ||
| PSA 10 | $221.90 | ||
| RAW | $45.08 | ||
| PSA 8 | $44.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $69.82 | ||
| PSA 10 | $221.90 | ||
| RAW | $43.86 | ||
| PSA 8 | $44.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $69.82 | ||
| PSA 10 | $221.90 | ||
| RAW | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $44.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $70.49 | ||
| PSA 10 | $220.33 | ||
| RAW | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $44.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $73.50 | ||
| PSA 10 | $202.50 | ||
| RAW | $40.04 | ||
| PSA 8 | $44.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $71.41 | ||
| PSA 10 | $314.52 | ||
| RAW | $36.13 | ||
| PSA 8 | $44.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $82.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $450.00 | ||
| RAW | $37.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $27.01 | ||
| PSA 9 | $82.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $365.30 | ||
| RAW | $40.89 | ||
| PSA 9 | $80.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $343.35 | ||
| RAW | $38.79 | ||
| PSA 9 | $46.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $201.51 | ||
| RAW | $36.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $46.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $201.51 | ||
| RAW | $40.89 | ||
| PSA 9 | $46.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $201.52 | ||
| RAW | $46.08 | ||
| PSA 9 | $46.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $202.25 | ||
| RAW | $46.51 | ||
| PSA 9 | $222.02 | ||
| PSA 10 | $260.00 | ||
| RAW | $60.54 | ||
| PSA 9 | $210.77 | ||
| PSA 10 | $260.00 | ||
| RAW | $43.01 | ||
| PSA 9 | $158.39 | ||
| PSA 10 | $260.00 | ||
| RAW | $49.02 | ||
| PSA 9 | $192.73 | ||
| PSA 10 | $260.00 | ||
| RAW | $46.92 | ||
| PSA 9 | $164.10 | ||
| PSA 10 | $260.00 | ||
| RAW | $29.24 | ||
| PSA 9 | $121.03 | ||
| PSA 10 | $260.00 | ||
| RAW | $28.57 | ||
| RAW | $24.34 | ||
| RAW | $18.88 | ||
| RAW | $22.00 | ||
| RAW | $37.86 | ||
| RAW | $49.32 | ||
| RAW | $41.44 |
Other printings of Darkness Energy
Darkness Energy FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Darkness Energy from Expedition Base Set worth?
Recent recorded market price is $15.60 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. 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 Darkness Energy?
This printing is a standard rare (the card is labeled "Rare" on the checklist). Darkness Energy has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Darkness Energy?
Milky Isobe illustrated this card. See Milky Isobe's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Darkness Energy released?
The Expedition Base Set set released in 2002, so this card (#158 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Darkness 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 Expedition Base Set 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.