Lightning Energy #109
As card #109 in Ruby & Sapphire, Lightning Energy is a Common Energy card worth about $12.34 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.
Lightning Energy #109 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Lightning Energy at a glance
- Set: Ruby & Sapphire (EX, 2003).
- Trades around $12.34 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.02 (EUR).
- Rarity tier — Common.
- 7-day average €0.17; 30-day average €0.18.
Lightning Energy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lightning Energy #109.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $6.45
- Mid
- $15.68
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.15
- Mid
- $0.39
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Lightning Energy #109
Printed as #109 in Ruby & Sapphire, Lightning Energy belongs to the EX series and dates to 2003. As a Energy card (Basic), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.
Artwork is by an uncredited illustrator; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $12.34, spanning $6.45–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Ruby & Sapphire
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #109 / 109
- Rarity
- Common
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2003/07/01
Lightning Energy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lightning Energy #109.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $12.34, Normal at $0.33.
At $12.34 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$12.34 gives Lightning Energy real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Lightning Energy trends at €0.02 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.16, lowest NM €0.02).
Lightning Energy price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.17 over 7 days versus €0.18 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-5.6%).
Latest daily average €0.04 against a trend price of €0.02.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Lightning Energy, with a recorded low of $12.34 and high of $12.34; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 Lightning Energy?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $12.34 market translates to a net of about $10.40 (eBay), $10.47 (TCGplayer), $11.37 (Cardmarket), $10.69 (Whatnot) or $12.34 (direct). That $1.94 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 Lightning Energy?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Lightning Energy #109 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 $12.34 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 $58.32 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-45.9% 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.
Lightning Energy within Ruby & Sapphire
By market value Lightning Energy sits at #78 of 98 in Ruby & Sapphire (set median $21.10).
That is 42% below the middle of the set — a top-21% position.
The set's top card is Mewtwo ex (#101), valued at $746.79.
What makes Lightning Energy valuable
- With steady supply, Lightning Energy is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- At Common rarity, Lightning Energy is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Artwork by an uncredited illustrator is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- This Energy appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
Buying & selling Lightning Energy
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Lightning Energy can realise well above the $6.45 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $12.34 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Ruby & Sapphire was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $12.34 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Lightning Energy can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Lightning Energy value questions
How much is Lightning Energy worth?
Lightning Energy trades near $12.34 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $6.45–—; Cardmarket shows €0.02.
Is Lightning Energy a good investment?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Lightning Energy?
Lightning Energy is a Common card from Ruby & Sapphire (EX series, 2003). 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 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($12.34), Normal ($0.33). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Lightning Energy?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $12.34. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Lightning Energy's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Energy), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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