Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese)
SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars · 205/173 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Nummer
205/173
Seltenheit
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 26, 2026
About Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese)
Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese) is a Rare card that stands out in the SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars set, numbered 205/173 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 Lightning Energy (Japanese) Price Analysis
The current market price for Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese) from SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars is $2.15 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $2.15 to a high of $2.15. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $26.00 — approximately 12.1x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $13.34.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.88 | $8.88 | $8.88 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $13.34 | $13.34 | $13.34 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.15 | $2.15 | $2.15 | 20 |
Is Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese) a Good Investment?
Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese) carries the Rare designation, placing it in the category of cards that collectors actively seek for set completion and moderate investment. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. Lower trading volume means fewer copies change hands, which can make timing important when buying or selling. 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.
