Basic Lightning Energy 257/198 – Scarlet & Violet Base Set (Hyper Rare)

Pokémon · Scarlet & Violet Base Set · Hyper Rare

Basic Lightning Energy 257/198 Price

Basic Lightning Energy (257/198, Hyper Rare) from Scarlet & Violet Base Set is worth $3.27 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026. On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Holofoil sells for €3.02.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $3.27
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €3.02
30-day change: −13.0%
Printings: 1

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Basic Lightning Energy prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Holofoil	$3.27	€3.02

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Scarlet & Violet Base Set
Card number: 257/198
Rarity: Hyper Rare
Released: March 31, 2023
Card type: Basic Lightning Energy

Basic Lightning Energy: common questions

How much is Basic Lightning Energy 257/198 worth?

Basic Lightning Energy (257/198, Hyper Rare) from Scarlet & Violet Base Set is worth $3.27 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026. On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Holofoil sells for €3.02.

What set is Basic Lightning Energy from?

Basic Lightning Energy is card 257/198 in Scarlet & Violet Base Set, released March 31, 2023. Its rarity is Hyper Rare.

Is Basic Lightning Energy going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Holofoil price on TCGplayer moved from $3.76 (September 5, 2026) to $3.27 (October 3, 2026), a change of −13.0%. The 30-day low was $3.10 and the high $3.79.

How do I check what my Basic Lightning Energy is worth?

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