| Set | Evolving Skies |
| Card number | 236 |
| Rarity | Rare Secret |
| Type | Energy |
| HP | 0 |
| Released | Aug 2021 |
Darkness Energy #236 Value (Evolving Skies)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Darkness Energy is a Rare Secret Energy card from the 2021 Evolving Skies release. Without a credited artist, this card serves the important gameplay function of providing Darkness-type energy, distinguished by its holo foil treatment.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $16.44 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €23.51 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €24.41 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €22.94 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 88 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $83.85 |
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Why Darkness Energy #236 is priced where it is
Darkness Energy #236 is a Rare Secret Energy card from Evolving Skies, the Sword & Shield era (2021). It ranks as number 23 by price out of 237 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 5.1x raw, roughly $67.41 more, which is why clean copies are usually sent for grading. Over the last 30 days the price fell -23%, from $21.28 to $16.44.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $28.00 | 1 |
| ACE | 9 | $14.00 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $97.70 | 2 |
| CGC | 9 | $9.14 | 2 |
| PSA | 10 | $83.85 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $22.22 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $10.50 | 1 |
| PSA | 7 | $12.72 | 2 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Darkness Energy price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €23.57 | $16.44 |
| Oct 2026 | €22.07 | $19.60 |
| Sep 2026 | €21.14 | $21.20 |
| Aug 2026 | €20.10 | $21.47 |
| Jul 2026 | €19.31 | $21.94 |
| Jun 2026 | €17.00 | $21.94 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Darkness Energy #236 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $16.44, a PSA 10 sells for around $83.85 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €23.51. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Darkness Energy #236 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Darkness Energy #236 sells for about $83.85 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $16.44 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Darkness Energy #236 rare?
Darkness Energy #236 is printed at Rare Secret rarity and ranks number 23 by price among the 237 cards in Evolving Skies. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Darkness Energy #236 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -23% to about $16.44. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Darkness Energy #236 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 5.1x raw ($67.41 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Darkness Energy I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (236) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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