Lightning Energy (#8)
HGSS Trainer Kit: Gyarados & Raichu · 8/30 · Common
Current Prices
Number
8/30
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jul 1, 2026
Check the Price of Lightning Energy (#8)
Looking up the price of Lightning Energy (#8)? You're in the right place. This is a Common card, #8/30 from the HGSS Trainer Kit: Gyarados & Raichu set. On PokemonPriceCheck we pull live market data so you can see exactly what it costs right now — currently around $0.30 for a raw Near Mint copy.
Lightning Energy (#8) Price by Condition
Right now, Lightning Energy (#8) costs about $0.30 for a Near Mint copy — that's the figure most buyers anchor to. What you actually pay swings a lot with condition: expect to pay around $0.30 for a Near Mint copy, dropping to roughly $0.25 if you're happy with a Heavily Played one. Here's the price by condition in full: Near Mint $0.30, Lightly Played $1.29, Moderately Played $1.59, Heavily Played $0.25. If you're hunting for the cheapest way in, a played copy is usually the move.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.29 | $1.29 | $1.29 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.59 | $1.59 | $1.59 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | 2 |
Where to Buy Lightning Energy (#8) & What to Pay
In the US, the main places to buy Lightning Energy (#8) are TCGplayer and eBay. Prices swing seller to seller, so always line up a couple of listings before you check out. At this price the card itself is cheap — shipping is often the bigger cost, so look for sellers who bundle or offer combined postage. Use PokemonPriceCheck to compare the current Lightning Energy (#8) price across conditions and graded tiers before you buy, so you know you're not overpaying.
