Darkness Energy

Burning Shadows · #168 · Rare Secret

$53.74US · TCGplayer

$25.25EU · Cardmarket

+2%7-day (EU)

+6%30-day (EU)

Rare SecretRarity

#4 of 177Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: flat this week; a top chase card in its set; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (holofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$47.00
Market	$53.74
Mid	$59.25
High	$588

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€23.38
Avg 1-day	€25.00
Avg 7-day	€23.00
Avg 30-day	€22.15
Low	€18.90

Authenticity check

At $53.74, Darkness Energy is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Darkness Energy offered under about $26.87 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Darkness Energy (Burning Shadows #168) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Darkness Energy from Burning Shadows is worth about $53.74 (TCGplayer US market) and around €25.25 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Darkness Energy rare?

Its rarity is listed as Rare Secret and it ranks #4 of 177 by value in Burning Shadows. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Burning Shadows?

By current US market price, it's Charizard-GX at $616.

Is Darkness Energy's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's +2% over 7 days, +6% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Darkness Energy's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Darkness Energy on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Darkness Energy is fake?

Because it trades at $53.74, Darkness Energy is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $53.74 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.