Lightning Energy Base Set 2 #128
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Lightning Energy is a Common Pokémon card from Base Set 2 (#128), illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. It's a Basic Energy card. Its current blended market value is $0.28 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $31 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 112× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
Competitive play · Limitless
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 50 | $31$12–$40 | |
| PSA 9pop 54 | $14$14–$14 | |
| PSA 8pop 17 | $9$3–$12 | |
| PSA 7pop 12 | $2$2–$2 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Population across graders
Only 35% of 141 PSA-graded Lightning Energy copies are a gem-mint 10 (50 of 141) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (7 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 35.5% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case −$39); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $31.30 | $70.3 | −$39 | 111.8× |
| PSA 9 | $14.00 | $70.13 | −$56 | 50.0× |
| PSA 8 | $9.30 | $70.08 | −$61 | 33.2× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 141 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 35.5% | $31.00 |
| PSA 9 | 38.3% | $14.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 26.2% | $0.00 |
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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Cross-market prices
21% spreadCurrently 21% cheaper on TCGplayer than PriceCharting. 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.
Card details
Other Lightning Energy cards
There are 9 different Lightning Energy printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Base Set 2 #128 (Common).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Lightning Energy (Base Set 2 #128) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Lightning Energy from Base Set 2 is worth approximately $0.28 ungraded (near-mint), and around $31 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 Base Set 2 is worth around $31 — roughly 112× the raw ungraded value of $0.28.
Should I grade my Lightning Energy?
A PSA 10 sells for about $31 versus $0.28 raw — roughly a 112× 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 Base Set 2 (card #128), illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. Its current blended market value is $0.28 ungraded.