Darkness Energy #103
📉 Dip AlertAs card #103 in Delta Species, Darkness Energy is a Rare Energy card worth about $11.10 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.
Darkness Energy #103 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Darkness Energy at a glance
- Set: Delta Species (EX, 2005).
- 7-day average €1.12; 30-day average €1.59.
- Cardmarket values it at €1.58 (EUR).
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $11.10 (Reverse Holofoil).
Darkness Energy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Darkness Energy #103.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.30
- Mid
- $9.50
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.00
- Mid
- $1.79
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Darkness Energy #103
Darkness Energy is the #103 of 113 card in Delta Species, a classic-era set released in 2005 as part of the EX series. This Energy (Special) is used in decks as well as collections.
The card is illustrated by Milky Isobe and currently trades at $11.10 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $4.30 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Delta Species
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #103 / 113
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Milky Isobe
- Subtype
- Special
- Released
- 2005/10/31
Darkness Energy attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Darkness Energy #103 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
- —
Darkness Energy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Darkness Energy #103.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($11.10), Normal ($1.56) — 2 versions in total.
In the $11.10 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
$11.10 gives Darkness Energy real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Darkness Energy at a trend of €1.58, an average sold price of €0.64 and a near-mint floor of €0.39.
Darkness Energy price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.12 over 7 days versus €1.59 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-29.6%).
Latest daily average €3.00 against a trend price of €1.58.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Darkness Energy, with a recorded low of $10.57 and high of $11.10; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 2.4% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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.
On a $11.10 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $9.33 via eBay's default tier, $9.38 on TCGplayer, $10.20 on Cardmarket, $9.59 on Whatnot and $11.10 selling directly — a $1.77 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Darkness Energy #103.
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 #103 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 $11.10 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 $57.08 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-49.0% 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 Delta Species
Within Delta Species it is the #99 most valuable of 111 tracked cards; the set median is $44.49.
It sits in the top 12% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Groudon Star (#111), valued at $2,339.99.
What makes Darkness Energy valuable
- With steady supply, Darkness Energy is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- The Milky Isobe artwork gives Darkness Energy appeal beyond pure playability.
- At Rare rarity, Darkness Energy is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Classic-era (2005) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Darkness Energy is a Energy, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
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.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.12 and €1.59) to time entries and exits.
- For Darkness Energy, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $11.10 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $11.10 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Darkness Energy value questions
How much is Darkness Energy worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $11.10 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $4.30 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €1.58.
Will Darkness Energy hold its value?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-29.6% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Darkness Energy?
Darkness Energy is a Rare card from Delta Species (EX series, 2005). 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 ($11.10), Normal ($1.56). 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 $11.10. 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 Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Energy), and condition. Artwork by Milky Isobe also matters to collector demand.
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