Basic Water Energy Paldea Evolved #279
Basic Water Energy is a Hyper Rare Pokémon card from Paldea Evolved (#279), illustrated by N/A. It's a Basic Energy card. Its current blended market value is $14.49 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $44 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 3× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 3 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 4 sold$44$37–$50 | |
| PSA 9 | 3 sold$14$12–$16 | |
| PSA 8 | $10$6–$15 | |
| PSA 7 | $7$6–$8 | |
| PSA 5 | $5$5–$5 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.43 grading fee → 3.0× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $43.90 | $70.43 | −$41 | 3.0× |
| PSA 9 | $14.25 | $70.13 | −$70 | 1.0× |
| PSA 8 | $10.18 | $70.09 | −$74 | 0.7× |
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. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
134% spreadCurrently 134% cheaper on Cardmarket than TCGplayer. 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
57% cheaper than the USCard details
Other Basic Water Energy cards
There are 5 different Basic Water Energy printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Paldea Evolved #279 (Hyper Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Basic Water Energy (Paldea Evolved #279) worth?
As of 3 July 2026, Basic Water Energy from Paldea Evolved is worth approximately $14.49 ungraded (near-mint), and around $44 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 Basic Water Energy?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Basic Water Energy from Paldea Evolved is worth around $44 — roughly 3× the raw ungraded value of $14.49.
Should I grade my Basic Water Energy?
A PSA 10 sells for about $44 versus $14.49 raw — roughly a 3× 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 Basic Water Energy rare?
Basic Water Energy is a Hyper Rare card from Paldea Evolved (card #279), illustrated by N/A. Its current blended market value is $14.49 ungraded.