Basic Lightning Energy #257/198
Normal card from Scarlet & Violet · released 2023-03-31
Basic Lightning Energy is a Hyper Rare Lightning-type Normal card, number 257/198 of the Scarlet & Violet set (released 2023-03-31). Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$3.78 for the Holofoil finish, updated 2026-08-22.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | $3.78 | $3.00 | $4.35 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-08-22 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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Card details
| Set | Scarlet & Violet |
| Number | 257/198 |
| Rarity | Hyper Rare |
| Type | Lightning |
| Format legality | Standard · Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-08-22; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-08-22. Not official values.