Lightning Energy, Generations 78/83, common

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Lightning Energy

Generations 78/83 • common

Set: Generations
Number: 78/83
Rarity: Common
Released: 2016
Market price: $0.51

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$0.51market price via TCGplayer · Nov 4, 2026$0.50 – $0.56 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This common Lightning Energy card serves as a fundamental building block for any deck, providing the essential power needed to fuel electric-type attacks during play. As a staple piece from this specific set, it remains a reliable and practical necessity for those focused on keeping their collection battle-ready.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Lightning Energy card from the Generations expansion was released in 2016 to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. As part of a special set primarily distributed through the Generations Mythical Pokémon Collection boxes, this card served as a foundational component for players looking to integrate classic energy types into the revamped card templates of the XY era.

The design of this card follows the standardized aesthetic established for the Generations set, characterized by a clean, minimalist layout that emphasizes the iconic yellow lightning bolt symbol. While Energy cards are functional staples rather than artistic centerpieces, this particular printing is noted among collectors for its specific holographic sheen and the distinct set numbering that differentiates it from the base-set energies found in standard XY expansions.

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