| Set | Paldea Evolved |
| Card number | 278 |
| Rarity | Hyper Rare |
| Type | Energy |
| HP | 0 |
| Released | Jun 2023 |
Basic Grass Energy #278 Value (Paldea Evolved)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Sep 17, 2026.
Basic Grass Energy #278 is the Hyper Rare energy card from Paldea Evolved, printed as an oversized secret rare rather than a standard basic energy. Its full art gold treatment sets it apart from ordinary energy reprints found in nearly every Pokemon set. This card sits in the affordable tier for a Hyper Rare, making it accessible to collectors who want a secret rare without a steep buy in. Basic energy secret rares like this one occupy a quiet corner of set collecting that rewards patience over speculation.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $9.05 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $8.37 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €4.90 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €6.28 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €5.75 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 300 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $45.00 |
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Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 10 | $51.77 | - |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Basic Grass Energy price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | €4.90 | $9.15 |
| Aug 2026 | €4.92 | $8.76 |
| Jul 2026 | €4.98 | $8.64 |
| Jun 2026 | €4.98 | $8.18 |
| May 2026 | €5.00 | $8.18 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is Basic Grass Energy #278 worth?
How much is Basic Grass Energy #278 worth? As of Sep 17, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $9.05, a PSA 10 sells for around $45.00 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €4.90. Prices update daily from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is Basic Grass Energy #278 worth?
How much is Basic Grass Energy #278 worth? As of Sep 17, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $9.05, a PSA 10 sells for around $45.00 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €4.90. Prices update daily from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Basic Grass Energy #278 worth?
As of Sep 17, 2026, a PSA 10 Basic Grass Energy #278 sells for about $45.00 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $9.05 for a raw near mint copy.
How can I identify Basic Grass Energy #278 with my phone?
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How do I track the value of Basic Grass Energy #278 in a collection?
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What makes Basic Grass Energy #278 a Hyper Rare instead of a common energy card?
It uses the oversized full art gold foil treatment reserved for secret rares in the set, rather than the simple design used for standard basic energy reprints.
Is this card considered valuable compared to other Paldea Evolved secret rares?
It generally falls in the affordable tier for a Hyper Rare, which is part of why it draws interest from set collectors rather than high end investors.
How can I check current interest or condition trends for this card?
The Card Value Scanner iPhone app lets collectors scan the card and view live price context alongside grading population data, which can help when deciding whether to submit a copy for grading.
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