Basic Water Energy
Paldea Evolved · 279 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Colección
Paldea EvolvedNúmero
279
Rareza
Secret Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
430
Last Updated
Mar 20, 2026
About Basic Water Energy
Basic Water Energy is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in Paldea Evolved, numbered 279 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 Water Energy Price Analysis
The current market price for Basic Water Energy from Paldea Evolved is $5.18 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $4.45 to a high of $29.99. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +1.6% change. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 430 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Basic Water Energy
Professional grading is available for Basic Water Energy and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $5.18 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $6.00 | $4.45 | $29.99 | 415 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $5.45 | $4.90 | $20.00 | 6 |
Is Basic Water Energy a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Basic Water 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.
