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Crown Zenith·Sword & Shield series·#158

Darkness Energy #158

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From Crown Zenith, Darkness Energy (#158) is a Ultra Rare Energy card valued at $5.66 on TCGplayer today.

Market value

$5.66

Cardmarket (EUR)

€3.85

Print variants

7d trend

▲ 17.7%

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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated October 26, 2026 · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Darkness Energy #158 today, you'd net about

$5.66after fees · best route: Direct

Direct $5.66Cardmarket $5.03Whatnot $4.74TCGplayer $4.64eBay $4.61

Sell on Cardmarket Model your exact net →

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 17.7%

Market heating up ▲

Demand for Darkness Energy #158 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Darkness Energy at a glance

From Crown Zenith (Sword & Shield), released 2023.
Live market value $5.66 for the Holofoil print.
Trend price on Cardmarket: €3.85.
Rarity: Ultra Rare.
Recent averages: €4.05 (7d), €3.44 (30d).

Market prices

Darkness Energy price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Darkness Energy #158.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop

$5.66

TCGplayer market

Low: $3.14
Mid: $6.21
High: —

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price

€3.85

Avg sold

€3.15

Lowest NM

€1.96

7-day avg

€4.05

30-day avg

€3.44

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.

Deal check

Is this Darkness Energy a good deal?

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Asking price

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Live market value$5.66

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Overview

About Darkness Energy #158

Card #158 of Crown Zenith is Darkness Energy, a contemporary Energy card from the Sword & Shield series (2023). 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 $5.66, with listings from $3.14 to —.

Card facts

Set: Crown Zenith
Series: Sword & Shield
Number: #158 / 159
Rarity: Ultra Rare
Subtype: Basic
Released: 2023/01/20

Market analysis

Darkness Energy price analysis

What drives the current market value of Darkness Energy #158.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($5.66) — 1 version in total.

$5.66 gives Darkness Energy real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.

In the $5.66 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.

In EUR, Darkness Energy trends at €3.85 on Cardmarket (avg sold €3.15, lowest NM €1.96).

Price trend

Darkness Energy price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $4.72▲ 19.9% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $5.66

Recent sales average €4.05 over 7 days versus €3.44 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+17.7%).

Latest daily average €4.25 against a trend price of €3.85.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Darkness Energy, with a recorded low of $4.58 and high of $5.94; current value is at 79% of that band.

Day to day the price swings by roughly 13% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 4.7%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€4.25

7-day avg€4.05

30-day avg€3.44

Trend price€3.85

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest October 26, 2026

Prices as of October 26, 2026

Since October 21, 2026:▼ $0.28 (-4.7%)

All-time high

$5.94

October 21, 2026

All-time low

$4.58

October 15, 2026

Off all-time high

-4.7%

5 days since high

Since first snapshot

+19.9%

October 13, 2026

Max drawdown

-4.7%

peak-to-trough

Daily volatility

13%

st. dev of daily moves

Current value

$5.66

latest snapshot

Position in recorded range

79%

low $4.58high $5.94

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

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 $5.66 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $4.61 via eBay's default tier, $4.64 on TCGplayer, $5.03 on Cardmarket, $4.74 on Whatnot and $5.66 selling directly — a $1.05 spread after fees and typical shipping.

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

Sale price

Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Darkness Energy #158.

Your shipping cost

Weight · 1 oz

I offer free shipping

Best net payout$5.66

Spread across platforms$1.05

Platform	Account	Fees	Eff. fee	You net
eBay	No Store	$1.05	18.6%	$4.61	Sell on eBay →
TCGplayer	Standard Seller	$1.02	18.1%	$4.64	Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local Shop	Private Seller	$0.63	11.2%	$5.03	Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)best	Cash / In Person	—	0.0%	$5.66	Sell in person
Whatnot	Standard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)	$0.92	16.2%	$4.74	Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Darkness Energy?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Darkness Energy #158 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

Raw purchase price

Pre-filled with the live market value for Darkness Energy #158.

Grading service tier

Shipping & insurance

Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.

Marketplace fee · 13%

Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.

PSA 9 value

PSA 10 value

Chance of PSA 9 · 55%

Chance of PSA 10 · 30%

Should you grade this?

Not worth grading

At $5.66 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 $51.63 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-64.4% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw

$4.92

Net as PSA 9

—

[object Object] vs raw

Net as PSA 10

—

[object Object] vs raw

Break-even sale

$51.63

Expected value

—

Expected profit

—

-64.4% ROI

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.

Set context

Darkness Energy within Crown Zenith

By market value Darkness Energy sits at #13 of 13 in Crown Zenith (set median $10.14).

That is 44% below the middle of the set — a top-8% position.

The set's top card is Pikachu (#160), valued at $37.25.

Rank in set

#13

of 13 tracked

Set median

$10.14

Rarity

Ultra Rare

Series

Sword & Shield

Full Crown Zenith report →

Value drivers

What makes Darkness Energy valuable

Darkness Energy is a contemporary card (2023), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
This Energy appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
Ultra Rare status puts Darkness Energy among the scarcer pulls in Crown Zenith.

Buying notes

Buying & selling Darkness Energy

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 (€4.05 and €3.44) to time entries and exits.
Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $5.66 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Darkness Energy can realise well above the $3.14 low end.
Because it is a Energy card, Darkness Energy has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.

FAQ

Darkness Energy value questions

What is the value of Darkness Energy?

The current TCGplayer market value is $5.66 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $3.14 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €3.85.

Will Darkness Energy hold its value?

The card is rising on recent averages. Ultra 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 Ultra Rare card from Crown Zenith (Sword & Shield series, 2023). 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 ($5.66). 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 $5.66. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

Why does Darkness Energy cost what it does?

Four factors dominate: the Ultra 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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