Basic Water Energy
Basic Water Energy is a Hyper Rare Pokémon TCG printing from Paldea Evolved (#279). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $14.84 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2023. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Basic Water Energy suits collectors working on Paldea Evolved who need the Hyper Rare slot. Treat $14.84 as a starting reference only — confirm holo pattern, centering, and whether you are buying raw or graded before paying chase-card prices.
What is Basic Water Energy from Paldea Evolved?
Basic Water Energy is a Energy card in Paldea Evolved numbered 279. Basic Water Energy (#279) is a chase-tier Hyper Rare printing in Paldea Evolved. Demand, art treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw NM quotes. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Basic Water Energy worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $14.84 for Basic Water Energy. Low and high spread runs $9.81 to $100.00. 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 | Paldea Evolved |
|---|---|
| Number | 279 |
| Rarity | Hyper Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $14.84 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €5.41 |
How collectible is Basic Water Energy?
Basic Water Energy is listed as Hyper Rare in Paldea Evolved. Chase art and rarity drive premiums beyond typical pull rates in the set. 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 Basic Water Energy?
Catalog fields: set Paldea Evolved, rarity Hyper Rare. 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
Basic Water Energy (#279) is a chase-tier Hyper Rare printing in Paldea Evolved. Demand, art treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw NM quotes.
Pros
- Basic Water Energy is catalogued as Hyper Rare printing in Paldea Evolved, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $14.84.
Cons
- Raw market quotes understate condition risk; heavily played or misidentified variants trade well below NM references.
Verdict: Use $14.84 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Basic Water Energy worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $14.84 for ungraded Basic Water Energy from Paldea Evolved. 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 Basic Water Energy from?
Basic Water Energy is listed in Paldea Evolved (Scarlet & Violet) as card #279. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Basic Water Energy?
Our catalog lists Basic Water Energy as Hyper Rare in Paldea Evolved. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Basic Water Energy good for collectors or players?
Basic Water Energy is primarily a collector reference in Paldea Evolved. 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.
Should I grade Basic Water Energy?
Grading only makes sense when Basic Water Energy appears gem-worthy and the expected slab premium exceeds grading fees. At a raw reference near $14.84, compare PSA or CGC recent sales for this exact set and finish before submitting.
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