Market Price
$0.99
Graded Prices
PSA 10
$80.94
PSA 9.5
$31.00
PSA 9
$27.80
PSA 8
$11.50
PSA 7
$9.00
Base Set·#100·1999
The Lightning Energy card is a foundational element of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, representing the essential power source for electric-type Pokémon and hailing from the very first generation of the game. This specific card is a highly coveted 1st Edition printing from the iconic 1999 Base Set, making it a rare and historically significant variant that stands out among basic energy cards. Here, visitors will discover the rich history of the game's energy system, the card's simple yet crucial mechanics, its unique edition characteristics, and the timeless artwork that defined an era.
Read more ↓Lightning Energy is not a Pokémon but rather a fundamental resource in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, representing the electrical power needed to fuel certain Pokémon's attacks. As an essential component of the game, it doesn't have a Pokédex entry, natural habitat, diet, or specific behavior like a Pokémon. Energy cards were introduced alongside the very first Pokémon cards in the Base Set, establishing the core mechanic of powering attacks that has remained central to the game ever since. Its role is purely mechanical, allowing players to attach it to their Lightning-type Pokémon to meet the energy requirements for their moves. The lightning bolt symbol is universally recognized as representing this energy type across all generations of the TCG. Without basic energy cards like this, the game's strategic depth and core gameplay loop would not exist, making them culturally significant as the bedrock of the Pokémon TCG.
Prices last updated: April 10, 2026
Lightning Energy
Power Keepers
$4.04
