Basic Darkness Energy
SV: Shrouded Fable · 098/064 · Hyper Rare
Current Prices
Number
098/064
Rarity
Hyper Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Basic Darkness Energy Worth?
Basic Darkness Energy (Holofoil variant) is a secret rare — one of the hardest pulls in SV: Shrouded Fable, card number 098/064. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Basic Darkness Energy Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Basic Darkness Energy (SV: Shrouded Fable, 098/064) is worth around $44.81 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $44.81, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $24.06. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $44.81, Lightly Played $39.59, Moderately Played $29.68, Heavily Played $25.00, Damaged $24.06 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $41.00 — about 0.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $39.99.
Is It Worth Grading Basic Darkness Energy?
Grading Basic Darkness Energy can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($44.81) and a PSA 10 ($41.00) is about -$3.81 — a 0.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $39.99, CGC 10 $45.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $49.18 | $49.18 | $49.18 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $51.99 | $51.99 | $51.99 | 17 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $25.99 | $25.99 | $25.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 11 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $24.06 | $24.06 | $24.06 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $39.59 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 114 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $29.68 | $29.68 | $29.68 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $44.81 | $38.00 | $54.99 | 997 |
Is Basic Darkness Energy a Good Buy?
Secret rares like Basic Darkness Energy are naturally scarce, which underpins long-term value. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Basic Darkness Energy's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
