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Lightning Energy - Expedition Base Set (#163)
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Lightning Energy - Expedition Base Set
Lightning Energy is a Energy card from the Expedition Base Set Pokémon TCG set, released 2002. It sits at card number 163 in the Expedition Base Set checklist and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is without a rarity tier assigned. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $1.10, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Lightning Energy has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#163 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 33Weak
Strong 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 live marketplace
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Sale History 127 sales · since 2023-03-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $3.98 | ||
| RAW | $4.07 | ||
| RAW | $3.85 | ||
| RAW | $3.98 | ||
| RAW | $3.72 | ||
| RAW | $3.49 | ||
| RAW | $6.41 | ||
| RAW | $6.41 | ||
| RAW | $6.40 | ||
| RAW | $5.46 | ||
| RAW | $5.94 | ||
| RAW | $6.47 | ||
| RAW | $6.04 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 | ||
| RAW | $6.99 | ||
| RAW | $5.51 | ||
| RAW | $5.24 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $10.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $11.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $26.54 | ||
| RAW | $4.57 | ||
| RAW | $4.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $10.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $11.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $27.26 | ||
| RAW | $4.99 | ||
| RAW | $4.87 | ||
| PSA 8 | $4.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $12.09 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $13.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $25.10 | ||
| RAW | $4.87 | ||
| RAW | $5.39 | ||
| PSA 8 | $4.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $16.61 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $18.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $25.21 | ||
| RAW | $5.39 | ||
| RAW | $5.52 | ||
| PSA 8 | $4.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $15.22 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $17.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $24.13 | ||
| RAW | $5.52 | ||
| RAW | $4.39 | ||
| PSA 8 | $4.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $12.01 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $13.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $24.13 | ||
| RAW | $4.39 | ||
| RAW | $5.11 | ||
| PSA 8 | $4.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $10.31 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $11.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $24.13 | ||
| RAW | $5.11 | ||
| RAW | $6.95 | ||
| PSA 8 | $11.84 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $27.25 | ||
| RAW | $6.95 | ||
| RAW | $5.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $11.84 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $29.50 | ||
| RAW | $5.50 | ||
| RAW | $5.93 | ||
| PSA 8 | $11.84 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $30.92 | ||
| RAW | $5.93 | ||
| RAW | $5.19 | ||
| PSA 8 | $18.67 | ||
| PSA 9 | $21.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $23.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $25.00 | ||
| RAW | $5.19 | ||
| RAW | $5.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $18.67 | ||
| PSA 9 | $21.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $23.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $26.94 | ||
| RAW | $5.00 | ||
| RAW | $4.79 | ||
| PSA 8 | $18.67 | ||
| PSA 9 | $21.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $23.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $24.99 | ||
| RAW | $4.79 | ||
| RAW | $3.94 | ||
| PSA 9 | $10.39 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $11.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $24.99 | ||
| RAW | $3.94 | ||
| RAW | $5.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $10.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $11.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $31.35 | ||
| RAW | $5.50 | ||
| RAW | $4.98 | ||
| PSA 9 | $10.93 | ||
| PSA 10 | $24.97 | ||
| RAW | $4.98 | ||
| RAW | $4.19 | ||
| PSA 9 | $8.56 | ||
| PSA 10 | $24.99 | ||
| RAW | $4.19 | ||
| RAW | $5.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $10.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $31.78 | ||
| RAW | $5.00 | ||
| RAW | $7.37 | ||
| PSA 9 | $10.02 | ||
| PSA 10 | $31.75 | ||
| RAW | $7.37 | ||
| RAW | $7.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.41 | ||
| PSA 10 | $70.01 | ||
| RAW | $7.00 | ||
| RAW | $20.00 | ||
| RAW | $20.00 |
Other printings of Lightning Energy
Lightning Energy FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Lightning Energy from Expedition Base Set worth?
Recent recorded market price is $1.10 (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 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.
When was Lightning Energy released?
The Expedition Base Set set released in 2002, so this card (#163 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 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.