Lightning Energy (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 254/172 · None
Current Prices
Number
254/172
Rarity
None
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lightning Energy (Japanese) Worth?
Lightning Energy (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the S12a: VSTAR Universe set, card number 254/172. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Lightning Energy (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lightning Energy (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 254/172) is worth around $0.43 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $0.43, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $0.48. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $2,225 — about 5174x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $6.66.
Is It Worth Grading Lightning Energy (Japanese)?
Grading Lightning Energy (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($0.43) and a PSA 10 ($2,225) is about $2,225 — a 5174x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $6.66, CGC 10 $9.50, PSA 8 $5.00. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | PSA 10 | $2,225 | $2,225 | $2,225 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.18 | $2.18 | $2.18 | 25 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $6.66 | $6.66 | $6.66 | 3 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.48 | $0.48 | $0.48 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.43 | $0.42 | $0.47 | 540 |
Is Lightning Energy (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Lightning Energy (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Lightning Energy (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
