Lightning Energy
Base Set 2 · 128/130 · Common
Current Prices
Colección
Base Set 2Número
128/130
Rareza
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
1,443
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Lightning Energy
Lightning Energy is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 128/130 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Lightning Energy Price Analysis
The current market price for Lightning Energy from Base Set 2 is $0.31 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.17 to a high of $0.28. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $29.99 — approximately 96.7x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $29.99. Over the past 30 days, Lightning Energy has increased in value by +19.2%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (1,443+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Lightning Energy
Professional grading is available for Lightning Energy and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 6 5, CGC 7, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, PSA 10, PSA 6, PSA 8, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.00 | $1.08 | $1.08 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $0.88 | $0.88 | $0.88 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $0.99 | $3.86 | $3.86 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $4.69 | $4.69 | $4.69 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.23 | $0.22 | $0.22 | 52 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.15 | 380 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.31 | $0.17 | $0.28 | 305 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.23 | $0.21 | $0.22 | 630 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.29 | $0.02 | $0.05 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $7.51 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $3.51 | $3.51 | $3.51 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $6.99 | $6.99 | $6.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $29.99 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $1.53 | $1.53 | 15 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 | 8 |
Is Lightning Energy a Good Investment?
As a common card, Lightning Energy's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. 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.
