Basic Lightning Energy
| ebay.nl | n=3 | $6.54 | +37% |
| ebay.es | n=37 | $5.87 | +23% |
| ebay.de | n=68 | $5.78 | +21% |
| ebay.co.uk | n=21 | $5.57 | +17% |
| ebay.it | n=20 | $5.22 | +9% |
| ebay.fr | n=18 | $5.03 | +5% |
| ebay.com | n=163 | $4.77 | — |
How is this value calculated?
Recency-weighted trimmed median of 141 NM sales (RAW; outliers trimmed against the median, newer sales weigh more, dynamic half-life).
| Evidence path | Sales | Age | Value vᵢ | Weight gᵢ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eigene rohe NM-Verkäufe | 142 | 5 d | $4.99 | 1159.18 |
| eigene LP-Verkäufe ÷ 0.8506 | 18 | 2 d | $2.28 | 3.03 |
Measured error for this era×language (backtest): ±16 %
| Evidence path | Sales | Age | Value vᵢ | Weight gᵢ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| en roh NM × 0.8182 (Sprach-Faktor aus 74 Karten) | 142 | 5 d | $4.08 | 2.51 |
Measured error for this era×language (backtest): ±19 %
| Evidence path | Sales | Age | Value vᵢ | Weight gᵢ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| en roh NM × 1.1709 (Sprach-Faktor aus 59 Karten) | 142 | 5 d | $5.84 | 2.46 |
Measured error for this era×language (backtest): ±25 %
Gate not green — shown only here, never as the price.
| Evidence path | Sales | Age | Value vᵢ | Weight gᵢ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| en roh NM × 1.2213 (Sprach-Faktor aus 47 Karten) | 142 | 5 d | $6.09 | 4.24 |
Measured error for this era×language (backtest): ±17 %
No PSA numbers for this print yet — in any language.
Frequently asked questions
Auction or Buy It Now — which gets more for Basic Lightning Energy Scarlet & Violet 257/198?
Across 39 auctions the median was $4.24, across 153 fixed-price sales $5.55. Fixed price therefore fetched about 31 % more — for this card patience with a set price is the better route.
What will I get for Basic Lightning Energy Scarlet & Violet 257/198 if I want to sell quickly?
Half of all sales fell between $4.33 and $5.93, with a median of $5.00. Selling fast lands you nearer the lower end; with patience, good photos and a complete title the upper end is achievable.
Below which price is an offer for Basic Lightning Energy Scarlet & Violet 257/198 unrealistic?
The cheapest genuine sales were around $3.50. Offers well below $2.10 are typically fakes, mislabelled cards or a different variant — ask for photos of all four borders and a close-up of the surface.
How does Last Sold determine the market value?
Last Sold uses only real sales — eBay plus auction houses like Goldin & Fanatics — recent sales count more (recency weighting), outliers and fakes are removed. It's not an estimate but actual sold prices, separated by condition, language and grading.