Lightning Energy #104
From Emerald, Lightning Energy (#104) is a Rare Energy card valued at $20.90 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Lightning Energy #104 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Lightning Energy at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €4.82.
- Set: Emerald (EX, 2005).
- 7-day average €5.18; 30-day average €4.96.
- Rare rarity.
- Current TCGplayer market value $20.90 (Holofoil).
Lightning Energy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lightning Energy #104.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $11.45
- Mid
- $20.41
- High
- —
- Low
- $12.00
- Mid
- $17.97
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Lightning Energy #104
Card #104 of Emerald is Lightning Energy, a classic-era Energy card from the EX series (2005). This Energy (Basic) is used in decks as well as collections.
The card is illustrated by an uncredited illustrator and currently trades at $20.90 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $11.45 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Emerald
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #104 / 106
- Rarity
- Rare
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2005/05/09
Lightning Energy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lightning Energy #104.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($20.90), Normal ($13.91) — 2 versions in total.
A $20.90 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $20.90, Lightning Energy draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Lightning Energy trends at €4.82 on Cardmarket (avg sold €4.45, lowest NM €0.50).
Lightning Energy price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €5.18 against a 30-day average of €4.96 (+4.4%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €4.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €4.82.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Lightning Energy, with a recorded low of $20.90 and high of $20.90; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Lightning Energy?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $20.90 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $17.83 via eBay's default tier, $17.94 on TCGplayer, $19.51 on Cardmarket, $18.32 on Whatnot and $20.90 selling directly — a $3.07 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Lightning Energy #104.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Lightning Energy?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Lightning Energy #104 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $20.90 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $5.46 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $66.87 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-20.3% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Lightning Energy within Emerald
By market value Lightning Energy sits at #87 of 103 in Emerald (set median $47.75).
That is 56% below the middle of the set — a top-17% position.
The set's top card is Rayquaza (#9), valued at $1,078.45.
What makes Lightning Energy valuable
- an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- As a Energy card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- A $20.90 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Classic-era cards like Lightning Energy (2005) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
Buying & selling Lightning Energy
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $20.90 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $20.90 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Lightning Energy can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Lightning Energy can realise well above the $11.45 low end.
- Emerald was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Lightning Energy value questions
How much is Lightning Energy worth?
Lightning Energy trades near $20.90 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $11.45–—; Cardmarket shows €4.82.
Should I buy Lightning Energy?
Short-term momentum is rising (+4.4%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Lightning Energy?
Lightning Energy is a Rare card from Emerald (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Lightning Energy have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($20.90), Normal ($13.91). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Lightning Energy?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $20.90. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Lightning Energy?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Energy), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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