Darkness Energy, Evolving Skies 236/203, secret-rare

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Darkness Energy

Evolving Skies 236/203 • secret-rare

Set: Evolving Skies
Number: 236/203
Rarity: Rare Secret
Released: 2021
Finish: Secret rare
Market price: $24.43

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$24.43market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$23.18 – $37.65 over the tracked period

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Why it matters

As a secret-rare card from the Evolving Skies expansion, this version of Darkness Energy is highly sought after by collectors for its distinct gold-etched design. It represents a premium aesthetic upgrade to a fundamental component of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, blending functional utility with rare, high-end artistry.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Darkness Energy card numbered 236/203 was released in 2021 as part of the Evolving Skies expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set is widely regarded by collectors for its focus on the Eevee evolutions and powerful Dragon-type Pokémon, marking a significant point in the Sword & Shield series. As a secret rare, this specific gold-bordered variant was designed to offer players and collectors a premium, visually distinct version of the foundational Darkness Energy card necessary for competitive play.

The artistic direction for this series leaned into a gilded, minimalist aesthetic that distinguished secret rare energies from standard printings. Illustrators for the Pokémon Trading Card Game often utilize these special slots to emphasize the elemental identity of the card through sophisticated metallic textures and clean, refined graphic design. Upon release, the card was well-received by the collecting community for its aesthetic appeal and its status as a chase card, contributing to the broader popularity of the Evolving Skies set within the modern hobby.

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