Lightning Energy [1st Edition] - Pokemon Base Set #100
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Lightning Energy [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
Lightning Energy #100 sits in the original Base Set, the expansion that launched the Pokémon TCG in English and made even its simplest cards part of the hobby’s foundational history.
Card History
Because this is a 1st Edition Base Set Energy, it comes from the first English print run of the set, marked with the iconic stamp collectors chase across Wizards of the Coast-era cards.
Artist
Keiji Kinebuchi is especially important to early Pokémon card history because he was credited as the illustrator for all Basic Energy cards before Expedition, giving cards like this Lightning Energy their instantly recognizable old-school look.
Card History
Base Set’s biggest Lightning attackers, including Zapdos, demanded heavy Lightning Energy commitments, so this card was the fuel behind some of the era’s most memorable high-voltage plays.
Cultural Impact
Even without a Pokémon pictured on it, Base Set Lightning Energy is a pure symbol of the game’s beginning era—one of the cards that instantly signals 1999 Pokémon nostalgia to longtime collectors.
Card Reference
About Lightning Energy [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #100)
Lightning Energy [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 100. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $8.42, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $8.37 to $8.72, with a median of $8.50.
Card details
- Card Number
- #100
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Lightning Energy [1st Edition] from Pokemon Base Set #100?
The current market price of Lightning Energy [1st Edition] is $8.42. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Lightning Energy [1st Edition] from?
Lightning Energy [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 100, released in 1999.
Is Lightning Energy [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Lightning Energy [1st Edition] 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 [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Lightning Energy [1st Edition] 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 100 PSA graded copies tracked.