Basic Lightning Energy 257/198
Basic Energy card from Scarlet & Violet · released Mar 31, 2023
Set code SVI ENWhat the codes mean
Basic Lightning Energy is a Hyper Rare Basic Energy card, number 257/198 in Scarlet & Violet (released Mar 31, 2023). Its TCGplayer market price was ~$3.58 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$3.22 to ~$3.58, up 11.2%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$3.58 | ~$2.49 | ~$4.00 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Card details
| Set | Scarlet & Violet |
| Number | 257/198 |
| Rarity | Hyper Rare |
| Type | Lightning |
| Artist | Illustrator not listed |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number257/198257 is above the set's 198, so this is a secret rare: a card numbered past the main list.
- Set codeSVI ENSVI is the set code for Scarlet & Violet, and EN means an English card. From Scarlet & Violet on, this code replaced the set symbol.
- RarityHyper Rare: three gold stars.
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.