| Set | Scarlet & Violet |
| Card number | 257 |
| Rarity | Hyper Rare |
| Type | Energy |
| HP | 0 |
| Released | Mar 2023 |
Basic Lightning Energy #257 Value (Scarlet & Violet)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Basic Lightning Energy is a Hyper Rare Energy card in Scarlet & Violet’s 2023 release. It holds a respectable position in set value and rarity, serving as a foil alternative to standard basic energy.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $3.10 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €2.30 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €3.08 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €3.21 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 565 |
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Basic Lightning Energy #257: rarity, grading and trend
Basic Lightning Energy #257 is a Hyper Rare Energy card from Scarlet & Violet, the Scarlet & Violet era (2023). It ranks as number 43 by price out of 258 cards in the set. Over the last 30 days the price rose +7.3%, from $2.89 to $3.10.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 10 | $27.90 | - |
| PSA | 9 | $24.55 | - |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Basic Lightning Energy price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €2.30 | $3.09 |
| Oct 2026 | €2.35 | $2.79 |
| Sep 2026 | €2.50 | $3.00 |
| Aug 2026 | €2.77 | $3.33 |
| Jul 2026 | €2.90 | $3.53 |
| Jun 2026 | €2.49 | $3.53 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Basic Lightning Energy #257 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $3.10, the Cardmarket low is €2.30. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
Is Basic Lightning Energy #257 rare?
Basic Lightning Energy #257 is printed at Hyper Rare rarity and ranks number 43 by price among the 258 cards in Scarlet & Violet. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Basic Lightning Energy #257 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it rose +7.3% to about $3.10. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
How do I check which printing of Basic Lightning Energy I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (257) 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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