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Basic Lightning Energy

Basic Lightning Energy has 62 printings across 31 sets on TCGplayer (27 English and 35 Japanese). Prices run from $0.14 to $15.58. The cheapest is Basic Lightning Energy 004 at $0.14 and the most valuable is Basic Lightning Energy at $15.58. The most traded printing over the last 30 days is Basic Lightning Energy 012 (30th Celebration), with 4689 copies sold.

TCGplayer market prices as of 2026-11-09. Updated nightly.

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English printings (27)

Basic Lightning Energy 257/198, Scarlet & Violet Base Set · Hyper RareBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 257/198
Scarlet & Violet Base Set · Hyper Rare
$3.88
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Basic Lightning Energy MEE004, Prize Pack Series Cards · CommonBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy MEE004
Prize Pack Series Cards · Common
$2.52
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Basic Lightning Energy (Blue Border), My First Battle · UnconfirmedBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy (Blue Border)
My First Battle · Unconfirmed
$1.47
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Basic Lightning Energy (Cracked Ice Holo) 012, Scarlet & Violet Energies · CommonBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy (Cracked Ice Holo) 012
Scarlet & Violet Energies · Common
$1.42
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Basic Lightning Energy 004, Prize Pack Series Cards · CommonBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 004
Prize Pack Series Cards · Common
$1.23
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Basic Lightning Energy 034/034, Trading Card Game Classic · Classic CollectionBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 034/034
Trading Card Game Classic · Classic Collection
$0.87
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Basic Lightning Energy 004 (Cosmos Holo), Prize Pack Series Cards · CommonBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 004 (Cosmos Holo)
Prize Pack Series Cards · Common
$0.84
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Basic Lightning Energy 012 (Cosmos Holo), Prize Pack Series Cards · CommonBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 012 (Cosmos Holo)
Prize Pack Series Cards · Common
$0.60
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Basic Lightning Energy 2025 (Yuya Okita), World Championship Decks · NoneBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 2025 (Yuya Okita)
World Championship Decks · None
$0.50
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Basic Lightning Energy (Cosmos Holo) 004, Scarlet & Violet Energies · CommonBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy (Cosmos Holo) 004
Scarlet & Violet Energies · Common
$0.49
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Basic Lightning Energy 2024 (Fernando Cifuentes) 12, World Championship Decks · CommonBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 2024 (Fernando Cifuentes) 12
World Championship Decks · Common
$0.48
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Basic Lightning Energy 012, Scarlet & Violet Energies · CommonBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 012
Scarlet & Violet Energies · Common
$0.34
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Basic Lightning Energy 4, Shrouded Fable · CommonBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 4
Shrouded Fable · Common
$0.34
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Basic Lightning Energy 2025 (Liao Fu Guan), World Championship Decks · NoneBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 2025 (Liao Fu Guan)
World Championship Decks · None
$0.27
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Basic Lightning Energy 020, Scarlet & Violet Energies · CommonBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 020
Scarlet & Violet Energies · Common
$0.25
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Basic Lightning Energy 012, Prize Pack Series Cards · CommonBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 012
Prize Pack Series Cards · Common
$0.25
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Basic Lightning Energy, My First Battle · UnconfirmedBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy
My First Battle · Unconfirmed
$0.24
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Basic Lightning Energy 2023 (Shao Tong Yen) 004, World Championship Decks · CommonBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 2023 (Shao Tong Yen) 004
World Championship Decks · Common
$0.24
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Basic Lightning Energy 004, Mega Evolution Energies · CommonBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 004
Mega Evolution Energies · Common
$0.23
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Basic Lightning Energy 004 (30th Celebration), Mega Evolution Energies · NoneBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 004 (30th Celebration)
Mega Evolution Energies · None
$0.21
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Basic Lightning Energy 012, Scarlet & Violet Energies · CommonBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 012
Scarlet & Violet Energies · Common
$0.20
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Basic Lightning Energy 004, Prize Pack Series Cards · CommonBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 004
Prize Pack Series Cards · Common
$0.19
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Basic Lightning Energy 020, Scarlet & Violet Energies · CommonBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 020
Scarlet & Violet Energies · Common
$0.17
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Basic Lightning Energy 2024 (Jesse Parker) 12, World Championship Decks · CommonBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 2024 (Jesse Parker) 12
World Championship Decks · Common
$0.17
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Showing the 24 most valuable. Every printing is in the table below.

Basic Lightning Energy full art cards (3)

Basic Lightning Energy 108/078 Japanese, Violet ex · Ultra RareBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 108/078 Japanese
Violet ex · Ultra Rare
$15.58
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Basic Lightning Energy 257/198, Scarlet & Violet Base Set · Hyper RareBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 257/198
Scarlet & Violet Base Set · Hyper Rare
$3.88
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Basic Lightning Energy 205/173 Japanese, SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars · Super RareBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 205/173 Japanese
SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars · Super Rare
$1.95
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Japanese printings (35)

Basic Lightning Energy 108/078 Japanese, Violet ex · Ultra RareBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 108/078 Japanese
Violet ex · Ultra Rare
$15.58
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Basic Lightning Energy Japanese, LEGEND Era Unnumbered Energies · NoneBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy Japanese
LEGEND Era Unnumbered Energies · None
$11.99
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Basic Lightning Energy Japanese, Premium Champion Pack · NoneBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy Japanese
Premium Champion Pack · None
$5.43
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Basic Lightning Energy 10 Japanese, Intro Pack (Bulbasaur) · NoneBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 10 Japanese
Intro Pack (Bulbasaur) · None
$2.55
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Basic Lightning Energy 12 Japanese, Intro Pack (Bulbasaur) · NoneBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 12 Japanese
Intro Pack (Bulbasaur) · None
$2.55
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Basic Lightning Energy 33 Japanese, Intro Pack (Bulbasaur) · NoneBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 33 Japanese
Intro Pack (Bulbasaur) · None
$2.44
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Basic Lightning Energy - LIG Japanese, SM5+: Ultra Force · NoneBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy - LIG Japanese
SM5+: Ultra Force · None
$2.00
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Basic Lightning Energy 205/173 Japanese, SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars · Super RareBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 205/173 Japanese
SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars · Super Rare
$1.95
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Basic Lightning Energy 034 Japanese, Pokemon TCG Classic: Charizard · NoneBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 034 Japanese
Pokemon TCG Classic: Charizard · None
$1.64
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Basic Lightning Energy (Terastal Pattern) LIG Japanese, Scarlet & Violet Era Unnumbered Energies · NoneBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy (Terastal Pattern) LIG Japanese
Scarlet & Violet Era Unnumbered Energies · None
$1.00
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Basic Lightning Energy Japanese, smD: Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit · CommonBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy Japanese
smD: Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit · Common
$1.00
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Basic Lightning Energy 012/015 Japanese, Holon Research Tower Lightning Quarter Deck · NoneBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy 012/015 Japanese
Holon Research Tower Lightning Quarter Deck · None
$0.99
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Basic Lightning Energy LIG Japanese, 30th CELEBRATION Premium Deck Set Espeon & Umbreon · NoneBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy LIG Japanese
30th CELEBRATION Premium Deck Set Espeon & Umbreon · None
$0.54
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Basic Lightning Energy - LIG Japanese, SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars · NoneBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy - LIG Japanese
SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars · None
$0.54
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Basic Lightning Energy Japanese, Scarlet & Violet Era Unnumbered Energies · CommonBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy Japanese
Scarlet & Violet Era Unnumbered Energies · Common
$0.45
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Basic Lightning Energy LIG Japanese, M6a: MEGA Expansion 30th Celebration · Futuristic RareBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy LIG Japanese
M6a: MEGA Expansion 30th Celebration · Futuristic Rare
$0.25
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Basic Lightning Energy LIG Japanese, Battle Academy · NoneBuy on TCGplayer
Basic Lightning Energy LIG Japanese
Battle Academy · None
$0.25
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Every printing of Basic Lightning Energy

One copy of each card. TCGplayer fills the cart with the cheapest listing for each card and prices move, so your total can differ from ours. Normal and reverse holo copies share one TCGplayer product, so each card goes in once. Disclosure: these buttons open TCGplayer through our affiliate link. It does not change your price and it supports this work.

PrintingSetRarityFinishMarketSold 30d
Basic Lightning Energy 004 (30th Celebration)Mega Evolution EnergiesNoneHolofoil$0.2115Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 004Mega Evolution EnergiesCommonNormal$0.16347Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 004Mega Evolution EnergiesCommonReverse Holofoil$0.2364Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 012 (30th Celebration)Mega Evolution EnergiesFuturistic RareHolofoil$0.154689Buy
Basic Lightning Energy (Cosmos Holo) 004Scarlet & Violet EnergiesCommonHolofoil$0.49285Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 004Scarlet & Violet EnergiesCommonNormal$0.14219Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 012Scarlet & Violet EnergiesCommonHolofoil$0.3459Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 012Scarlet & Violet EnergiesCommonNormal$0.20287Buy
Basic Lightning Energy (Cracked Ice Holo) 012Scarlet & Violet EnergiesCommonHolofoil$1.4273Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 020Scarlet & Violet EnergiesCommonReverse Holofoil$0.25116Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 020Scarlet & Violet EnergiesCommonNormal$0.1749Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 4Shrouded FableCommonReverse Holofoil$0.3447Buy
Basic Lightning EnergyMy First BattleUnconfirmedNormal$0.243Buy
Basic Lightning Energy (Blue Border)My First BattleUnconfirmedNormal$1.472Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 034/034Trading Card Game ClassicClassic CollectionHolofoil$0.8799Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 004 (Cosmos Holo)Prize Pack Series CardsCommonHolofoil$0.8450Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 004Prize Pack Series CardsCommonNormal$0.1935Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 004Prize Pack Series CardsCommonHolofoil$1.230Buy
Basic Lightning Energy MEE004Prize Pack Series CardsCommonHolofoil$2.520Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 012Prize Pack Series CardsCommonNormal$0.258Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 012 (Cosmos Holo)Prize Pack Series CardsCommonHolofoil$0.6056Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 257/198Scarlet & Violet Base SetHyper RareHolofoil$3.88187Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 2023 (Shao Tong Yen) 004World Championship DecksCommonNormal$0.241Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 2024 (Jesse Parker) 12World Championship DecksCommonNormal$0.170Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 2024 (Fernando Cifuentes) 12World Championship DecksCommonNormal$0.480Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 2025 (Yuya Okita)World Championship DecksNoneNormal$0.501Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 2025 (Liao Fu Guan)World Championship DecksNoneNormal$0.270Buy
Basic Lightning Energy JapaneseLEGEND Era Unnumbered EnergiesNoneNormal$11.991Buy
Basic Lightning Energy LIG Japanese30th CELEBRATION Premium Deck Set Espeon & UmbreonNoneHolofoil$0.547Buy
Basic Lightning Energy (Team Up) LIG JapaneseSun & Moon Era Unnumbered EnergiesNoneNormaln/a0Buy
Basic Lightning Energy LIG JapaneseMega Evolution Era Unnumbered EnergiesNoneNormaln/a0Buy
Basic Lightning Energy LIG JapaneseM6a: MEGA Expansion 30th CelebrationFuturistic RareHolofoil$0.2538Buy
Basic Lightning Energy JapaneseScarlet & Violet Era Unnumbered EnergiesCommonNormal$0.455Buy
Basic Lightning Energy (Terastal Pattern) LIG JapaneseScarlet & Violet Era Unnumbered EnergiesNoneNormal$1.000Buy
Basic Lightning Energy - 015/BW-P JapaneseBW-P Promotional cardsNoneHolofoiln/a0Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 6 JapaneseIntro Pack (Bulbasaur)NoneNormaln/a0Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 10 JapaneseIntro Pack (Bulbasaur)NoneNormal$2.550Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 12 JapaneseIntro Pack (Bulbasaur)NoneNormal$2.550Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 14 JapaneseIntro Pack (Bulbasaur)NoneNormaln/a0Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 17 JapaneseIntro Pack (Bulbasaur)NoneNormaln/a0Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 33 JapaneseIntro Pack (Bulbasaur)NoneNormal$2.440Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 6 JapaneseIntro Pack Neo (Totodile)CommonNormaln/a0Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 9 JapaneseIntro Pack Neo (Totodile)CommonNormaln/a0Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 15 JapaneseIntro Pack Neo (Totodile)CommonNormaln/a0Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 23 JapaneseIntro Pack Neo (Totodile)CommonNormaln/a0Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 010/015 JapaneseGift Box Mew - Lucario (Mew Quarter Deck)NoneNormaln/a0Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 012/015 JapaneseHolon Research Tower Lightning Quarter DeckNone1st Edition$0.991Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 013/015 JapaneseHolon Research Tower Lightning Quarter DeckNone1st Editionn/a0Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 013/015 JapaneseHolon Research Tower Lightning Quarter DeckNoneUnlimitedn/a0Buy
Basic Lightning Energy JapanesePremium Champion PackNoneNormal$5.430Buy
Basic Lightning Energy JapaneseTerrakion Battle Strength DeckNoneNormaln/a0Buy
Basic Lightning Energy JapanesesmD: Ash vs Team Rocket Deck KitCommonNormal$1.000Buy
Basic Lightning Energy - 347/SM-P JapaneseSM-P: Sun & Moon Promosn/aHolofoiln/a0Buy
Basic Lightning Energy (Pikachu Stamped) LIG JapanesesH: Sword & Shield Family Pokemon Card GameNoneNormaln/a0Buy
Basic Lightning Energy LIG JapaneseBattle AcademyNoneNormal$0.250Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 034 JapanesePokemon TCG Classic: CharizardNoneHolofoil$1.64134Buy
Basic Lightning Energy - 082/SV-P JapaneseSV-P Promotional CardsCommonNormaln/a0Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 205/173 JapaneseSM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All StarsSuper RareHolofoil$1.956Buy
Basic Lightning Energy - LIG JapaneseSM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All StarsNoneHolofoil$0.544Buy
Basic Lightning Energy - LIG JapaneseSM5+: Ultra ForceNoneHolofoil$2.000Buy
Basic Lightning Energy JapaneseSM2+: Facing a New TrialNoneHolofoiln/a0Buy
Basic Lightning Energy 108/078 JapaneseViolet exUltra RareHolofoil$15.583Buy

Quick answers

How much is Basic Lightning Energy worth?

As of November 9, 2026, TCGplayer market prices for Basic Lightning Energy run from $0.14 to $15.58, depending on the printing. The cheapest is Basic Lightning Energy 004 at $0.14 and the most valuable is Basic Lightning Energy at $15.58.

How many Basic Lightning Energy cards are there?

Basic Lightning Energy has 62 printings across 31 sets on TCGplayer (27 English and 35 Japanese).

Which Basic Lightning Energy card sells the most?

The most traded printing over the last 30 days is Basic Lightning Energy 012 (30th Celebration), with 4689 copies sold.

What is the most valuable Basic Lightning Energy full art card?

As of November 9, 2026, the most valuable Basic Lightning Energy full art is Basic Lightning Energy 108/078 Japanese (Violet ex, Ultra Rare) at $15.58 on TCGplayer. This page lists all 3 full art printings.

About this page

Prices are TCGplayer market prices, refreshed nightly. Sold counts are TCGplayer completed sales over the trailing 30 days. Japanese rows come from TCGplayer's Pokemon Japan catalog and use the English card name. Card images and Buy buttons open TCGplayer through our affiliate link; printing names open our own price history pages. Not financial advice.