Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese)
SV1V: Violet ex · 108/078 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
SV1V: Violet exNomor
108/078
Kelangkaan
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 26, 2026
About Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese)
Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese) is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from SV1V: Violet ex, numbered 108/078 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 SV1V: Violet ex is $16.61 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $16.61 to a high of $16.61. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $19.99 — approximately 1.2x the ungraded market price.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $13.78 | $13.78 | $13.78 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $4.75 | $4.75 | $4.75 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $16.61 | $16.61 | $16.61 | 25 |
Is Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese) a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese) is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. 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.
