Basic Grass Energy
SV02: Paldea Evolved · 278/193 · Hyper Rare
Current Prices
Nummer
278/193
Seltenheit
Hyper Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
2,375
Last Updated
Mar 17, 2026
About Basic Grass Energy
Basic Grass Energy is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in SV02: Paldea Evolved, numbered 278/193 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. 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 SV02: Paldea Evolved is $8.47 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $4.78 to a high of $8.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $35.50 — approximately 4.2x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $8.25. Over the past 30 days, Basic Grass Energy has increased in value by +22.6%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (2,375+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Basic Grass Energy
Professional grading is available for Basic Grass Energy and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 9 5, CGC 10, CGC 9, PSA 10, PSA 8, PSA 9, SGC 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $8.47 | $4.78 | $8.99 | 2,035 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.99 | $6.65 | $6.65 | 28 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.95 | $9.95 | $9.95 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.00 | $19.95 | $19.95 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $8.25 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 10 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $5.00 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $4.18 | $5.17 | $5.17 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.80 | $4.80 | $4.80 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.32 | $5.40 | $7.00 | 239 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.10 | $6.86 | $6.86 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $35.50 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 27 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $10.00 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $15.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 4 |
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. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. 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.
