Darkness Energy #97
📉 Dip AlertFrom Evolutions, Darkness Energy (#97) is a Common Energy card valued at $9.79 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.
Darkness Energy #97 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Darkness Energy at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €1.37.
- Current TCGplayer market value $9.79 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Set: Evolutions (XY, 2016).
- Short-term trend -30.2% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity: Common.
Darkness Energy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Darkness Energy #97.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.00
- Mid
- $10.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.00
- Mid
- $1.45
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Darkness Energy #97
Darkness Energy is the #97 of 108 card in Evolutions, a modern-era set released in 2016 as part of the XY series. As a Energy card (Basic), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.
The card is illustrated by an uncredited illustrator and currently trades at $9.79 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $5.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Evolutions
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #97 / 108
- Rarity
- Common
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2016/11/02
Darkness Energy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Darkness Energy #97.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $9.79, Normal at $1.39.
$9.79 gives Darkness Energy real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $9.79 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.37, with an average sold price of €1.29 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Darkness Energy price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €1.43, 30.2% below the 30-day average of €2.05.
The most recent 24-hour average is €3.90, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €1.37.
Darkness Energy has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $9.79 to $10.07; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 2.8% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.7% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 2.8% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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 Darkness Energy?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Darkness Energy at $9.79 nets roughly $8.19 on eBay, $8.24 on TCGplayer, $8.95 via Cardmarket, $8.42 on Whatnot or $9.79 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.60.
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
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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 Darkness Energy?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Darkness Energy #97 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 $9.79 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $55.77 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-52.4% 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.
Darkness Energy within Evolutions
Within Evolutions it is the #20 most valuable of 33 tracked cards; the set median is $11.42.
It sits in the top 42% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is M Charizard EX (#101), valued at $124.59.
What makes Darkness Energy valuable
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- At Common rarity, Darkness Energy is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Modern (2016) sets are heavily collected, making Darkness Energy's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- This Energy appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
Buying & selling Darkness Energy
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $9.79 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.43 and €2.05) to time entries and exits.
- For Darkness Energy, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Evolutions was released in 2016; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $9.79 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Darkness Energy value questions
What is Darkness Energy #97 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $9.79 (low $5.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.37.
Should I buy Darkness Energy?
Short-term momentum is softening (-30.2%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Darkness Energy?
Darkness Energy is a Common card from Evolutions (XY series, 2016). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Darkness Energy have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($9.79), Normal ($1.39). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Darkness Energy?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $9.79. 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 Darkness Energy?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Energy), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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