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Lightning Energy - Generations (#78)
- Set
- Generations
- Number
- 78
Lightning Energy - Generations
Lightning Energy is a Common Energy card from the Generations Pokémon TCG set, released 2016. It sits at card number 78 in the Generations checklist and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $4.81 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), 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 (#78 in Generations) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 42Average
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
Where to buy on eBay live marketplace
Live listings load on-demand for cards above $5 market price. For this card, search eBay directly:
Search eBay manually →Market price history
Sale History 54 sales · since 2021-11-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
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| RAW | $5.24 | ||
| RAW | $5.65 | ||
| RAW | $5.98 | ||
| RAW | $5.36 | ||
| RAW | $5.00 | ||
| RAW | $5.00 | ||
| RAW | $4.72 | ||
| RAW | $4.74 | ||
| RAW | $4.61 | ||
| RAW | $4.00 | ||
| RAW | $4.32 | ||
| RAW | $4.62 | ||
| RAW | $5.37 | ||
| RAW | $6.08 | ||
| RAW | $5.23 | ||
| RAW | $5.21 | ||
| RAW | $4.99 | ||
| RAW | $4.49 | ||
| RAW | $4.49 | ||
| RAW | $7.59 | ||
| RAW | $4.21 | ||
| RAW | $3.99 | ||
| RAW | $4.31 | ||
| RAW | $4.31 | ||
| RAW | $4.28 | ||
| RAW | $4.18 | ||
| RAW | $4.06 | ||
| RAW | $4.28 | ||
| RAW | $4.76 | ||
| RAW | $4.76 | ||
| RAW | $4.76 | ||
| RAW | $4.76 | ||
| RAW | $4.44 | ||
| RAW | $4.00 | ||
| RAW | $5.80 | ||
| RAW | $5.36 | ||
| RAW | $6.73 | ||
| RAW | $6.90 | ||
| RAW | $7.99 | ||
| RAW | $4.26 | ||
| RAW | $3.67 | ||
| RAW | $4.08 | ||
| RAW | $4.04 | ||
| RAW | $2.45 | ||
| RAW | $2.45 | ||
| RAW | $2.20 | ||
| RAW | $3.54 | ||
| RAW | $4.31 | ||
| RAW | $4.42 | ||
| RAW | $4.15 | ||
| RAW | $4.70 | ||
| RAW | $4.50 | ||
| RAW | $4.17 | ||
| RAW | $5.34 |
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 Generations worth?
Recent recorded market price is $4.81 (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 Lightning Energy?
This printing is a common card (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). 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 Generations set released in 2016, so this card (#78 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 Generations 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.