Darkness Energy
Burning Shadows · 168 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Set
Burning ShadowsNummer
168
Seltenheit
Secret Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
2,045
Last Updated
Mar 7, 2026
About Darkness Energy
Darkness Energy is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in Burning Shadows, numbered 168 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. With a mid-range market value, Darkness Energy is a solid addition to any collection and a card worth keeping in good condition.
Darkness Energy Price Analysis
The current market price for Darkness Energy from Burning Shadows is $22.26 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $20.00 to a high of $49.99. Over the past 30 days, Darkness Energy has increased in value by +10.8%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (2,045+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Darkness Energy
Professional grading is available for Darkness Energy and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: AOG 8 5, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. Grading is worth considering for this card, especially if it is in excellent condition. The price difference between ungraded and a PSA 10 can be substantial at this tier.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 95 |
| cardmarket unsold | AOG 8 5 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 100 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 95 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $32.48 | $20.00 | $49.99 | 1,715 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $22.26 | N/A | N/A | — |
Is Darkness Energy a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Darkness 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.
