Lightning Energy, Guardians Rising 168/145, secret-rare

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Lightning Energy

Guardians Rising 168/145 • secret-rare

Set: Guardians Rising
Number: 168/145
Rarity: Rare Secret
Released: 2017
Finish: Secret rare
Market price: $22.07

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$22.07market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$19.90 – $22.07 over the tracked period

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This secret-rare Lightning Energy is a standout piece for any collection, distinguished by its unique status within its set. Because it is categorized as a rare secret, it serves as a sought-after highlight that balances functional utility with a level of scarcity that collectors deeply appreciate.

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The Lightning Energy card from the Guardians Rising expansion, released in May 2017, represents a departure from standard energy card design. As a secret rare, or 'hyper rare,' entry numbered 168/145, this card features a distinct textured holofoil finish that was characteristic of the Sun & Moon era's premium chase cards. It was created to provide collectors with a visually striking, high-rarity version of the essential energy required for gameplay.

The design follows the aesthetic direction established by The Pokémon Company for the Sun & Moon series, emphasizing vibrant colors and prominent, embossed lightning bolt iconography. By elevating a fundamental deck component to secret-rare status, the designers aimed to reward players and collectors with an opulent variation of a standard resource. Upon its release, it was well-received by the competitive community for its utility and by collectors for its aesthetic departure from traditional non-foil energy cards.

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