Basic Grass Energy
Paldea Evolved · 278 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Set
Paldea EvolvedNumber
278
Rarity
Secret Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
405
Last Updated
Mar 15, 2026
About Basic Grass Energy
Basic Grass Energy is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in Paldea Evolved, numbered 278 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Basic Grass Energy Price Analysis
The current market price for Basic Grass Energy from Paldea Evolved is $5.60 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $3.50 to a high of $25.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $12.00 — approximately 2.1x the ungraded market price. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +2.6% change. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 405 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $5.60 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $12.00 | $12.00 | $15.00 | 4 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $7.50 | $3.50 | $25.00 | 395 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $12.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
Is Basic Grass Energy a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Basic Grass Energy sit at the top of the collectibility pyramid. Their extreme pull rates make them naturally scarce, which tends to support long-term value. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
