Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese)
SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars · 205/173 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
205/173
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese) Worth?
Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars set, card number 205/173. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese) (SM12a: TAG TEAM GX: Tag All Stars, 205/173) is worth around $2.15 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.15, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $1.50. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $26.00 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $13.34.
Is It Worth Grading Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese)?
Grading Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.15) and a PSA 10 ($26.00) is about $23.85 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $13.34, CGC 9.5 $1.25. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.88 | $8.88 | $8.88 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $13.34 | $13.34 | $13.34 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.15 | $2.15 | $2.15 | 20 |
Is Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Basic Lightning Energy (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
