| Set | Guardians Rising |
| Card number | 168 |
| Rarity | Rare Secret |
| Type | Energy |
| HP | 0 |
| Released | May 2017 |
Lightning Energy #168 Value (Guardians Rising)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Lightning Energy stands as a rare secret Energy card from Guardians Rising in the 2017 Sun & Moon set. Its foil presentation elevates this basic Energy card, marking it as a sought-after variant beyond common printings.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $18.95 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €17.54 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €16.05 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €14.29 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 133 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $62.14 |
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Lightning Energy #168: rarity, grading and trend
Lightning Energy #168 is a Rare Secret Energy card from Guardians Rising, the Sun & Moon era (2017). It ranks as number 14 by price out of 179 cards in the set. A PSA 10 adds about $43.19 over raw (3.3x), so grading only pays off for copies that look flawless. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($18.91 to $18.95).
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 10 | $62.14 | 2 |
| PSA | 9 | $33.96 | 2 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Lightning Energy price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €17.57 | $18.95 |
| Oct 2026 | €17.75 | $18.96 |
| Sep 2026 | €16.45 | $18.56 |
| Aug 2026 | €15.45 | $17.72 |
| Jul 2026 | €15.57 | $17.46 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lightning Energy #168 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $18.95, a PSA 10 sells for around $62.14 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €17.54. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Lightning Energy #168 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Lightning Energy #168 sells for about $62.14 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $18.95 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Lightning Energy #168 rare?
Lightning Energy #168 is printed at Rare Secret rarity and ranks number 14 by price among the 179 cards in Guardians Rising. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Lightning Energy #168 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $18.95.
Is Lightning Energy #168 worth grading?
Only for a copy that looks perfect. A PSA 10 adds about $43.19 over raw (3.3x), and a PSA 9 or lower can end up worth less than the raw card plus fees.
How do I check which printing of Lightning Energy I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (168) 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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