Basic Water Energy
Paldea Evolved · 279 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
번호
279
희귀도
Secret Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
430
Last Updated
Mar 21, 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 $5.25 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $4.45 to a high of $29.99. Over the past 30 days, Basic Water Energy has increased in value by +6.3%, indicating growing demand among collectors. 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 | $5.25 | 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. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. 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.
