Basic Lightning Energy
| ebay.nl | n=3 | $6.53 | +39% |
| ebay.es | n=37 | $5.86 | +25% |
| ebay.de | n=68 | $5.77 | +23% |
| ebay.co.uk | n=21 | $5.56 | +18% |
| ebay.it | n=20 | $5.21 | +11% |
| ebay.fr | n=18 | $5.02 | +7% |
| ebay.com | n=167 | $4.71 | — |
How is this value calculated?
Recency-weighted trimmed median of 143 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 | 145 | 7 d | $4.99 | 1183.67 |
| eigene LP-Verkäufe ÷ 0.8565 | 21 | 6 d | $5.61 | 3.54 |
Measured error for this era×language (backtest): ±16 %
| Evidence path | Sales | Age | Value vᵢ | Weight gᵢ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| en roh NM × 0.8766 (Sprach-Faktor aus 74 Karten) | 145 | 7 d | $4.37 | 2.26 |
Measured error for this era×language (backtest): ±19 %
| Evidence path | Sales | Age | Value vᵢ | Weight gᵢ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| en roh NM × 1.1295 (Sprach-Faktor aus 62 Karten) | 145 | 7 d | $5.63 | 1.32 |
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 × 1.2051 (Sprach-Faktor aus 47 Karten) | 145 | 7 d | $6.01 | 4.47 |
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 41 auctions the median was $4.25, across 155 fixed-price sales $5.43. Fixed price therefore fetched about 28 % 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 $4.29 and $5.91, with a median of $4.99. 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 $3.39. Offers well below $2.04 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.