Lightning Energy #118
🔥 Hot MoveFrom HeartGold SoulSilver, Lightning Energy (#118) is a Common Energy card valued at $22.92 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 #118 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Lightning Energy at a glance
- Rarity: Common.
- Current TCGplayer market value $22.92 (Normal).
- Set: HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver, 2010).
- Cardmarket values it at €10.42 (EUR).
- Recent averages: €13.73 (7d), €10.87 (30d).
Lightning Energy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lightning Energy #118.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $15.34
- Mid
- $35.33
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Lightning Energy #118
Lightning Energy is the #118 of 123 card in HeartGold SoulSilver, a classic-era set released in 2010 as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 $22.92 for the Normal printing, with a low-to-high range of $15.34 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- HeartGold SoulSilver
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #118 / 123
- Rarity
- Common
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2010/02/10
Lightning Energy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lightning Energy #118.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Normal ($22.92).
At $22.92, Lightning Energy draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $22.92, Lightning Energy draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Lightning Energy trends at €10.42 on Cardmarket (avg sold €11.94, lowest NM €3.50).
Lightning Energy price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €13.73, 26.3% above the 30-day average of €10.87.
Latest daily average €19.80 against a trend price of €10.42.
Lightning Energy has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $21.83 to $22.92; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.7%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high 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 Lightning Energy?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $22.92 market translates to a net of about $19.58 (eBay), $19.70 (TCGplayer), $21.42 (Cardmarket), $20.12 (Whatnot) or $22.92 (direct). That $3.34 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
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 Lightning Energy?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Lightning Energy #118 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 $22.92 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $9.85 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $68.90 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-16.3% 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 HeartGold SoulSilver
Within HeartGold SoulSilver it is the #51 most valuable of 106 tracked cards; the set median is $20.68.
That is 11% above the middle of the set — a top-53% position.
The set's top card is Gyarados (#123), valued at $499.99.
What makes Lightning Energy valuable
- At $22.92 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Classic-era (2010) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Lightning Energy is a Energy, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
- Artwork by an uncredited illustrator is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Lightning Energy
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Lightning Energy can realise well above the $15.34 low end.
- Because it is a Energy card, Lightning 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 $22.92 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- HeartGold SoulSilver was released in 2010; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $22.92 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Lightning Energy value questions
What is the value of Lightning Energy?
Live pricing puts the Normal print at $22.92 (low $15.34, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €10.42.
Will Lightning Energy hold its value?
Short-term momentum is rising (+26.3%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Lightning Energy?
Lightning 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.
Which versions of Lightning Energy are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($22.92). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Lightning Energy sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $22.92. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Lightning Energy cost what it does?
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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