# Darkness Energy (Basic) #121/123

The Darkness Energy (Basic) (#121/123, HeartGold SoulSilver, 2010) is a common Pokemon card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.0/10 grade (MINT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $54.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/darkness-energy-basic-heartgold-soulsilver-121-123-matte

## Card details

- Set: HeartGold SoulSilver
- Number: #121/123
- Year: 2010
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Common
- Finish: Matte

## Market price

- Current raw value: $54

## Community grade population

- Scans: 1
- Average overall grade: 9.0 / 10
- Average corners: 8.5
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 9.5
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 100% | $54 |

### Most common condition issues

- Sharp: 100% of scans
- Whitening: 100% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Darkness Energy (Basic) carries a market value of $54. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $54, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Darkness Energy (Basic) worth?

A raw (ungraded) Darkness Energy (Basic) from HeartGold SoulSilver currently carries a market value of about $54. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Darkness Energy (Basic) cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Darkness Energy (Basic) averages a 9.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.5, edges 9.0, surface 9.0, centering 9.5.

### What are the most common defects on a Darkness Energy (Basic)?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Darkness Energy (Basic) cards are Sharp (100% of scans), Whitening (100% of scans).

### Is the Darkness Energy (Basic) worth grading?

Whether the Darkness Energy (Basic) is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app