| 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 Sep 17, 2026.
Basic Water Energy #279 is a Hyper Rare secret energy card from Paldea Evolved, standing out because basic energy cards rarely receive this level of alternate art treatment. This card exists in that unusual niche where a common game function meets an uncommon print treatment. Its full art design gives it a different collector appeal compared to standard energy reprints.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $8.90 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $6.85 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €5.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €5.11 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €5.81 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 333 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $33.25 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | €5.00 | $8.73 |
| Aug 2026 | €4.81 | $8.27 |
| Jul 2026 | €4.69 | $6.79 |
| Jun 2026 | €5.00 | $6.79 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is Basic Water Energy #279 worth?
How much is Basic Water Energy #279 worth? As of Sep 17, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $8.90, a PSA 10 sells for around $33.25 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €5.00. Prices update daily from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is Basic Water Energy #279 worth?
How much is Basic Water Energy #279 worth? As of Sep 17, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $8.90, a PSA 10 sells for around $33.25 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €5.00. Prices update daily from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Basic Water Energy #279 worth?
As of Sep 17, 2026, a PSA 10 Basic Water Energy #279 sells for about $33.25 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $8.90 for a raw near mint copy.
How can I identify Basic Water Energy #279 with my phone?
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How do I track the value of Basic Water Energy #279 in a collection?
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Is Basic Water Energy #279 rare?
Yes, it holds Hyper Rare status within Paldea Evolved, though its market tier remains affordable compared to character-focused secret rares in the same set.
Why are energy cards sometimes valuable?
Full art energy cards like this one are valuable mainly due to scarcity of the treatment itself, since basic energy cards are printed far less often in alternate art form than standard character cards.
How can I check current pricing for this card?
You can scan the card using the Card Value Scanner iPhone app to view live price data pulled directly from active listings and recent market activity.
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