Basic Darkness Energy 98 / 64 Pokemon Card from Shrouded Fable Set

About the Basic Darkness Energy Energy Card

Basic Darkness Energy is an Energy card from the Shrouded Fable set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 98/64 and is classified as Hyper Rare. The Shrouded Fable set was released on August 2, 2024.

Basic Darkness Energy Energy Card Details

Card name: Basic Darkness Energy

Card number: 98/64

Set: Shrouded Fable

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Rarity: Hyper Rare

Card type: Energy (Basic)

Release date: August 2, 2024

Why Collect the Basic Darkness Energy Energy Card?

Basic Darkness Energy sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Shrouded Fable set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Market Price and Value of the Basic Darkness Energy Energy Card

The current aggregated market price for Basic Darkness Energy is about $67.01. Recent listings range from roughly $59.69 (low) to $999 (high), with a mid-point near $70.48. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Shrouded Fable set has a median card value near $0.30 and an average near $9.66, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +30% over the last 7 days and +40% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Shrouded Fable set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Basic Darkness Energy Energy Card

Whether Basic Darkness Energy is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 180 copies of this card, of which 92 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 51.1%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Basic Darkness Energy Energy Card?

Hyper Rare cards such as Basic Darkness Energy are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

Its collector number (98/64) sits above the set's printed total of 64, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 180 copies to date.

Other Printings of Basic Darkness Energy

Basic Darkness Energy appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Scarlet & Violet Energies 15 and Scarlet & Violet Energies 7.

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Basic Darkness Energy Energy Card

The Basic Darkness Energy energy card is a Hyper Rare card from the Shrouded Fable set (Scarlet & Violet series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $67.01; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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