Lightning Energy Pokemon Scarlet & Violet #257
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Lightning Energy Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
Basic Lightning Energy #257 is one of Scarlet & Violet’s secret cards, numbered beyond the main set at 257/198, which gives even a basic Energy card true chase-card status for collectors.
Card History
This card is the Hyper Rare version of Basic Lightning Energy in Scarlet & Violet, turning one of the game’s most fundamental resources into a premium collector piece.
Set Lore
The English Scarlet & Violet set list places Basic Lightning Energy #257 right near the very end of the expansion, alongside other late-numbered secret rares that helped define the set’s collector appeal.
Card History
Bulbapedia traces this exact Scarlet & Violet print to the Japanese Violet ex release, linking the English Hyper Rare Energy directly to the beginning of the Scarlet & Violet era in Japan.
Cultural Impact
Scarlet & Violet helped normalize flashy, collectible Basic Energy cards in the modern era, and this Lightning version stands out as one of the earliest Hyper Rare energies of the generation.
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About Lightning Energy (Pokemon Scarlet & Violet #257)
Lightning Energy is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet set, card number 257. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Scarlet & Violet era, and was released in 2023. The current market price is $3.34, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently for sale.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $3.34 to $4.44, with a median of $4.09.
Card details
- Card Number
- #257
- Release Year
- 2023
- Language
- English
- Era
- Scarlet & Violet
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Lightning Energy from Pokemon Scarlet & Violet #257?
The current market price of Lightning Energy is $3.34. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Lightning Energy from?
Lightning Energy is from the Pokemon Scarlet & Violet set, card number 257, released in 2023.
Is Lightning Energy worth grading?
Whether Lightning Energy is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Lightning Energy?
You can buy or sell Lightning Energy on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 700 PSA graded copies tracked.