Darkness Energy #86
📉 Dip AlertDarkness Energy #86 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $20.44, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 #86 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Darkness Energy at a glance
- 7-day average €0.74; 30-day average €1.09.
- Trades around $20.44 on TCGplayer.
- Emerald, EX series, 2005.
- Cardmarket trend price €0.91.
- Rare rarity.
Darkness Energy price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Darkness Energy #86.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $19.00
- Mid
- $32.49
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.80
- Mid
- $2.15
- 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 Darkness Energy #86
Printed as #86 in Emerald, Darkness Energy belongs to the EX series and dates to 2005. As a Energy card (Special), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.
Milky Isobe illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $20.44, with listings from $19.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Emerald
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #86 / 106
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Milky Isobe
- Subtype
- Special
- Released
- 2005/05/09
Darkness Energy attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Darkness Energy #86 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Darkness Energy price analysis
What drives the current market value of Darkness Energy #86.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($20.44), Normal ($2.33).
A $20.44 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $20.44 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket values Darkness Energy at a trend of €0.91, an average sold price of €0.74 and a near-mint floor of €0.19.
Darkness Energy price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.74 over 7 days versus €1.09 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-32.1%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €1.50, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.91.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Darkness Energy, with a recorded low of $19.04 and high of $20.44; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 3.5% 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.
Selling Darkness Energy at $20.44 nets roughly $17.43 on eBay, $17.53 on TCGplayer, $19.07 via Cardmarket, $17.91 on Whatnot or $20.44 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.01.
As a rare 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 #86 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 $20.44 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $4.46 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $66.41 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-21.2% 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 Emerald
Darkness Energy ranks #89 of 103 tracked Emerald cards by market value, against a set median of $47.75.
It sits in the top 15% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Rayquaza (#9), valued at $1,078.45.
What makes Darkness Energy valuable
- Darkness Energy is a Energy, so its value leans on deck utility and set builders.
- The Milky Isobe artwork gives Darkness Energy appeal beyond pure playability.
- A $20.44 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- At Rare rarity, Darkness Energy is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Classic-era cards like Darkness Energy (2005) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
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.
- Bulk lots of Darkness Energy can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $20.44 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.74 and €1.09) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Darkness Energy can realise well above the $19.00 low end.
Darkness Energy value questions
What is Darkness Energy #86 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $20.44 (low $19.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.91.
Should I buy Darkness Energy?
Short-term momentum is softening (-32.1%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Darkness Energy rare?
Darkness Energy is a Rare card from Emerald (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Darkness Energy have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($20.44), Normal ($2.33). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Darkness Energy sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $20.44. 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 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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