| Set | Paldea Evolved |
| Card number | 279 |
| Rarity | Hyper Rare |
| Type | Energy |
| HP | 0 |
| Released | Jun 2023 |
Basic Water Energy #279 Value (Paldea Evolved)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Basic Water Energy is listed as a Hyper Rare card in the Paldea Evolved set, launched in mid-2023 within the Scarlet & Violet series. This energy card is notable for its rarity classification in a category usually seen as common, making it somewhat collectible.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $6.62 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €5.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €5.52 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €5.60 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 336 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $33.25 |
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What sets the price of Basic Water Energy #279
Basic Water Energy #279 is a Hyper Rare Energy card from Paldea Evolved, the Scarlet & Violet era (2023). It ranks as number 48 by price out of 279 cards in the set. The PSA 10 premium is only about $26.63 over raw, so grading rarely leaves much profit after fees and shipping. Over the last 30 days the price fell -23%, from $8.56 to $6.62.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 10 | $33.25 | 4 |
| PSA | 9 | $10.79 | 3 |
| PSA | 8 | $10.70 | 1 |
| PSA | 7 | $5.62 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Basic Water Energy price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €5.00 | $6.62 |
| Oct 2026 | €5.06 | $7.26 |
| Sep 2026 | €5.00 | $8.70 |
| Aug 2026 | €4.81 | $8.27 |
| Jul 2026 | €4.69 | $6.79 |
| Jun 2026 | €5.00 | $6.79 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Basic Water Energy #279 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $6.62, a PSA 10 sells for around $33.25 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €5.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Basic Water Energy #279 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Basic Water Energy #279 sells for about $33.25 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $6.62 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Basic Water Energy #279 rare?
Basic Water Energy #279 is printed at Hyper Rare rarity and ranks number 48 by price among the 279 cards in Paldea Evolved. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Basic Water Energy #279 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -23% to about $6.62. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Basic Water Energy #279 worth grading?
Usually not. A PSA 10 only adds about $26.63 over raw, which leaves little after grading fees, shipping and the risk of a lower grade.
How do I check which printing of Basic Water Energy I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (279) 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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