Darkness Energy #236
📉 Dip AlertDarkness Energy #236 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $21.50, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 Darkness Energy #236 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Darkness Energy at a glance
- Short-term trend 4.8% (7d vs 30d).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €22.67.
- Secret Rare rarity.
- Evolving Skies, Sword & Shield series, 2021.
- Trades around $21.50 on TCGplayer.
Darkness Energy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Darkness Energy #236.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $15.17
- Mid
- $25.11
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Darkness Energy #236
Evolving Skies placed Darkness Energy at #236; the Energy card entered the market in 2021 within the Sword & Shield series. As a Energy card (Basic), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.
an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $21.50, with listings from $15.17 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Evolving Skies
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #236 / 203
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2021/08/27
Darkness Energy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Darkness Energy #236.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($21.50).
This $21.50 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $21.50 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €22.67, with an average sold price of €22.72 and a lowest near-mint ask of €15.00.
Darkness Energy price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €23.90, 4.8% above the 30-day average of €22.81.
Single-day average: €17.00; Cardmarket trend price €22.67.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $21.50–$23.14. The most recent snapshot of $21.50 sits 0% up that range, 7.1% under the October 13, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.7%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 7.1%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 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.
The $21.50 market translates to a net of about $18.35 (eBay), $18.46 (TCGplayer), $20.08 (Cardmarket), $18.86 (Whatnot) or $21.50 (direct). That $3.15 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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 #236 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 $21.50 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $6.77 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $67.47 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-19.1% 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 Evolving Skies
By market value Darkness Energy sits at #30 of 66 in Evolving Skies (set median $18.81).
It sits in the top 56% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Umbreon VMAX (#215), valued at $2,298.95.
What makes Darkness Energy valuable
- The an uncredited illustrator artwork gives Darkness Energy appeal beyond pure playability.
- Darkness Energy is a Energy, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
- Contemporary-era cards like Darkness Energy (2021) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- Secret Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Priced at $21.50 with steady supply, Darkness Energy sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Darkness Energy
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€23.90 and €22.81) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Energy card, Darkness Energy has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Secret Rare cards; a clean copy of Darkness Energy can realise well above the $15.17 low end.
- Evolving Skies was released in 2021; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- For Darkness Energy, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Darkness Energy value questions
What is Darkness Energy #236 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $21.50 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $15.17 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €22.67.
Should I buy Darkness Energy?
The card is rising on recent averages. Secret Rare rarity and the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Darkness Energy?
Darkness Energy is a Secret Rare card from Evolving Skies (Sword & Shield series, 2021). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Darkness Energy are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($21.50). 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 $21.50. 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 Secret Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Energy), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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