SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set · #257/198
Basic Lightning Energy
Basic Lightning Energy (SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set #257/198) trades around $3.59 (Holofoil, Near Mint) and $32.75 graded PSA 10 (3 recent sales) as of September 10, 2026.
- Released
- March 31, 2023
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I · Specifications
Card details
- Set
- SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set
- Number
- #257/198secret rare
- Rarity
- Hyper Rare
- Type
- Basic Lightning Energy
- Released
- March 31, 2023
Card
- Market
- $3.59Holofoil, Near Mint
- PSA 9
- $20.00⚠ 1 sale
- PSA 10
- $32.753 sales · 9.1× market
Pricing live secondary market
All variants & conditions
| Variant / Condition | Price |
|---|---|
| Holofoil — Near Mint | $3.59 |
II · Reference
Common questions
How much is Basic Lightning Energy - 257/198 SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set #257/198 worth?
The ungraded market price (Holofoil, Near Mint) is approximately $3.59. PSA 10 copies trade around $32.75 (3 recent sales). Prices are updated daily from publicly available secondary-market data.
How rare is Basic Lightning Energy - 257/198 #257/198?
Basic Lightning Energy - 257/198 is a Hyper Rare card in SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set. Rarer cards typically command higher market prices.
When was SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set released?
SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set was released on March 31, 2023.
Should I grade Basic Lightning Energy - 257/198?
PSA 10 copies trade around $33 across 3 recent sales — roughly 9× the ungraded market price ($4). Grading typically costs $25–$75 and takes 2–6 months. The card needs to be near-perfect (centered, sharp corners, no surface scratches) to grade PSA 10 — inspect with a loupe before submitting.
III · From the Same Set
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