Lightning Energy

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Lightning Energy - Base (#100)

Energy Basic
TCGplayer market reference
$0.50
normal
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Set
Base
Number
100
Illustrator
Keiji Kinebuchi
i About this card

Lightning Energy - Base

Lightning Energy is a Energy card from the Base Pokémon TCG set, released 1999, illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. It sits at card number 100 in the Base checklist and the Basic subtype.

In collector terms, this is without a rarity tier assigned. The stored TCGplayer market reference for normal is $0.50. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Lightning Energy has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#100 in Base) 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 44Average

Strong era strength.

Market Heat 31

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Icon Status 45

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 95

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.

normal
$0.50 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
$0.50
Low
$0.42
Jul 2026
High
$12.04
Feb 2021
Avg
$2.20
Days tracked
241
data points
Change
-93.6%
since first tracked
Tracked since Jan 1, 2021 · 241 data points

Sale History 64 sales · since 2021-01-01

Raw high $12.04
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $7.00
RAW $9.04
RAW $6.95
RAW $6.25
RAW $4.84
RAW $4.76
RAW $5.89
RAW $7.59
RAW $9.38
RAW $5.00
RAW $5.50
RAW $7.40
RAW $7.49
RAW $9.05
RAW $8.00
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Lightning Energy FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Lightning Energy from Base worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for normal is $0.50. 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 Lightning Energy?

This printing is without a rarity tier assigned. Lightning 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 Lightning Energy?

Keiji Kinebuchi illustrated this card. See Keiji Kinebuchi'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 Lightning Energy released?

The Base set released in 1999, so this card (#100 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy 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 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.