Lightning Energy Expedition Base Set #163
Lightning Energy is a Common Pokémon card from Expedition Base Set (#163). It's a Basic Energy card. Its current blended market value is $1.18 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $37 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 31× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Competitive play · Limitless
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $37$12–$58 | |
| PSA 9 | $20$6–$20 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.36 grading fee → 31.4× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $37.06 | $70.36 | −$34 | 31.4× |
| PSA 9 | $19.91 | $70.19 | −$51 | 16.9× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 64 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 46.9% | $37.00 |
| PSA 9 | 32.8% | $20.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 20.3% | $1.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
10% spreadCurrently 10% cheaper on TCGplayer than Cardmarket. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
Card details
Other Lightning Energy cards
There are 9 different Lightning Energy printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Expedition Base Set #163 (Common).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Lightning Energy (Expedition Base Set #163) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Lightning Energy from Expedition Base Set is worth approximately $1.18 ungraded (near-mint), and around $37 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Lightning Energy?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Lightning Energy from Expedition Base Set is worth around $37 — roughly 31× the raw ungraded value of $1.18.
Should I grade my Lightning Energy?
A PSA 10 sells for about $37 versus $1.18 raw — roughly a 31× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Lightning Energy rare?
Lightning Energy is a Common card from Expedition Base Set (card #163). Its current blended market value is $1.18 ungraded.