Basic Lightning Energy Scarlet & Violet #257
Basic Lightning Energy is a Hyper Rare Pokémon card from Scarlet & Violet (#257). It's a Basic Energy card. Its current blended market value is $4.87 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $41 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 8× 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.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $41$25–$49 | |
| PSA 9 | $16$6–$22 | |
| PSA 8 | $6$5–$6 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.4 grading fee → 8.4× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $41.05 | $70.4 | −$34 | 8.4× |
| PSA 9 | $16.33 | $70.15 | −$59 | 3.4× |
| PSA 8 | $5.99 | $70.05 | −$69 | 1.2× |
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
28% spreadCurrently 28% 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
22% cheaper than the USCard details
Other Basic Lightning Energy cards
There are 5 different Basic Lightning Energy printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Scarlet & Violet #257 (Hyper Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Basic Lightning Energy (Scarlet & Violet #257) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Basic Lightning Energy from Scarlet & Violet is worth approximately $4.87 ungraded (near-mint), and around $41 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 Lightning Energy?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Basic Lightning Energy from Scarlet & Violet is worth around $41 — roughly 8× the raw ungraded value of $4.87.
Should I grade my Basic Lightning Energy?
A PSA 10 sells for about $41 versus $4.87 raw — roughly a 8× 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 Lightning Energy rare?
Basic Lightning Energy is a Hyper Rare card from Scarlet & Violet (card #257). Its current blended market value is $4.87 ungraded.