Darkness Energy #121
As card #121 in HeartGold SoulSilver, Darkness Energy is a Common Energy card worth about $61.48 ungraded.
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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 #121 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Darkness Energy at a glance
- Common rarity.
- 7-day average €28.23; 30-day average €26.53.
- Trades around $61.48 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket trend price €29.97.
- Set: HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver, 2010).
Darkness Energy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Darkness Energy #121.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $51.41
- Mid
- $99.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Darkness Energy #121
Card #121 of HeartGold SoulSilver is Darkness Energy, a classic-era Energy card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver series (2010). 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 $61.48 for the Normal printing, with a low-to-high range of $51.41 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- HeartGold SoulSilver
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #121 / 123
- Rarity
- Common
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2010/02/10
Darkness Energy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Darkness Energy #121.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Normal ($61.48).
At $61.48, Darkness Energy draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $61.48 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Darkness Energy trends at €29.97 on Cardmarket (avg sold €28.65, lowest NM €8.00).
Darkness Energy price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €28.23 against a 30-day average of €26.53 (+6.4%).
Single-day average: €24.00; Cardmarket trend price €29.97.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Darkness Energy, with a recorded low of $61.07 and high of $61.48; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.2% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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.
On a $61.48 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $53.03 via eBay's default tier, $53.34 on TCGplayer, $58.06 on Cardmarket, $54.48 on Whatnot and $61.48 selling directly — a $8.45 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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 #121 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 $61.48 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $120.46 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $13.49. You need a graded sale of $107.46 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $43.56 (42.9% 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 HeartGold SoulSilver
Within HeartGold SoulSilver it is the #17 most valuable of 106 tracked cards; the set median is $20.68.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 85%.
The set's top card is Gyarados (#123), valued at $499.99.
What makes Darkness Energy valuable
- Darkness Energy is a Energy, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
- At $61.48 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Darkness Energy comes from the classic era (2010), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- The an uncredited illustrator artwork gives Darkness Energy appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Darkness Energy
- HeartGold SoulSilver was released in 2010; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€28.23 and €26.53) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Darkness Energy can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Energy card, Darkness Energy has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $61.48 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?
The current TCGplayer market value is $61.48 for the Normal printing, with a low of $51.41 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €29.97.
Will Darkness Energy hold its value?
Short-term momentum is rising (+6.4%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Darkness Energy rare?
Darkness Energy is a Common card from HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Darkness Energy?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($61.48). 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 $61.48. 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 classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Energy), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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