Darkness Energy (Basic)
HeartGold SoulSilver · 121/123 · Common
Current Prices
Number
121/123
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Darkness Energy (Basic): Rarity & Collectibility
Darkness Energy (Basic) in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #121/123 of the HeartGold SoulSilver set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Darkness Energy (Basic)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Darkness Energy (Basic) (Common, HeartGold SoulSilver #121/123) changes hands at roughly $51.25, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $51.25, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $13.50. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $51.25, Lightly Played $42.92, Moderately Played $35.63, Heavily Played $30.97, Damaged $13.50 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $30.97 | $30.97 | $30.97 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $42.92 | $43.10 | $46.00 | 72 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $35.63 | $15.29 | $30.00 | 123 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $51.25 | $50.00 | $57.50 | 44 |
Collector Outlook for Darkness Energy (Basic)
As a Common, Darkness Energy (Basic) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Darkness Energy (Basic) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
