Lightning Energy
Lightning Energy is a Promo Pokémon TCG printing from Gym Challenge (#130). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.57 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2000. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Lightning Energy suits collectors working on Gym Challenge who need the Promo slot. Verify how the promo was distributed (meal toy, league, box insert) because identical artwork can exist across multiple promo printings.
What is Lightning Energy from Gym Challenge?
Lightning Energy is a Energy card in Gym Challenge numbered 130. Lightning Energy (#130) is a promo-line printing from Gym Challenge where distribution story and scarcity often explain price as much as gameplay utility. Rarity is inferred from set and card type when the provider omitted it.
What is Lightning Energy worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.57 for Lightning Energy. Low and high spread runs $0.73 to $34.80. Per-finish references: unlimited: $2.57; 1stEdition: $2.11. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Gym Challenge |
|---|---|
| Number | 130 |
| Rarity | Promo (inferred) |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.57 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.40 |
| unlimited | $2.57 |
| 1stEdition | $2.11 |
How collectible is Lightning Energy?
Lightning Energy is listed as Promo in Gym Challenge. Promo printings often appeal to completionists tracking event or retail exclusives. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Lightning Energy?
Catalog fields: set Gym Challenge, rarity Promo (inferred). Illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. Format status: Standard and Expanded. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Lightning Energy (#130) is a promo-line printing from Gym Challenge where distribution story and scarcity often explain price as much as gameplay utility.
Pros
- Lightning Energy is catalogued as Promo printing in Gym Challenge, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $2.57 across finishes (unlimited: $2.57; 1stEdition: $2.11).
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $2.57 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Lightning Energy worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.57 for ungraded Lightning Energy from Gym Challenge. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Lightning Energy from?
Lightning Energy is listed in Gym Challenge (Gym) as card #130. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Lightning Energy?
Our catalog lists Lightning Energy as Promo (inferred from set metadata) in Gym Challenge. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Lightning Energy good for collectors or players?
Lightning Energy is primarily a collector reference in Gym Challenge. Compare finish and centering if you are buying graded or sealed-collection copies. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Lightning Energy?
Finish variants of Lightning Energy carry separate market listings. unlimited: $2.57; 1stEdition: $2.11 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.
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