Darkness Energy #81
📉 Dip AlertDarkness Energy is card #81 from Generations, a Common Energy card currently trading near $9.31 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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 #81 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Darkness Energy at a glance
- Live market value $9.31 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Recent averages: €0.42 (7d), €0.47 (30d).
- Common rarity.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.27.
- Generations, XY series, 2016.
Darkness Energy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Darkness Energy #81.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $7.17
- Mid
- $12.57
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.40
- Mid
- $0.82
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Darkness Energy a good deal?
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About Darkness Energy #81
Darkness Energy is the #81 of 83 card in Generations, a modern-era set released in 2016 as part of the XY series. It is a Energy of the Basic type, valued by players and collectors.
an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $9.31, with listings from $7.17 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Generations
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #81 / 83
- Rarity
- Common
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2016/02/22
Darkness Energy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Darkness Energy #81.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($9.31), Normal ($0.85).
In the $9.31 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $9.31 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.27, with an average sold price of €0.38 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Darkness Energy price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €0.42 against a 30-day average of €0.47 (-10.6%).
Latest daily average €0.34 against a trend price of €0.27.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $9.31–$9.44. The most recent snapshot of $9.31 sits 0% up that range, 1.4% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.6% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 1.4% 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 $9.31 nets roughly $7.78 on eBay, $7.82 on TCGplayer, $8.49 via Cardmarket, $8.00 on Whatnot or $9.31 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.53.
As a common card, Darkness Energy sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
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 #81 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $9.31 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 $55.29 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-53.7% 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 Generations
By market value Darkness Energy sits at #40 of 61 in Generations (set median $14.12).
It sits in the top 36% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Flareon EX (#RC28), valued at $190.64.
What makes Darkness Energy valuable
- With steady supply, Darkness Energy is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Darkness Energy is a modern-era card (2016); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- 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.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Darkness Energy
- Because it is a Energy card, Darkness Energy has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Generations was released in 2016; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Bulk lots of Darkness Energy can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.42 and €0.47) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $9.31 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Darkness Energy value questions
How much is Darkness Energy worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $9.31 (low $7.17, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.27.
Should I buy Darkness Energy?
As a modern-era Common card it is trending down in the short term (-10.6% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Darkness Energy?
Darkness Energy is a Common card from Generations (XY series, 2016). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Darkness Energy are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($9.31), Normal ($0.85). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Darkness Energy?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $9.31. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Darkness Energy's value?
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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