Question 1

What is the current market value of Basic Grass Energy #278?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Basic Grass Energy (Paldea Evolved) sits near $11.67. Over the last 7 days it declined 2.4%. That is close to the 30-day average of $11.76. The 90-day window shows a floor near $6.92 and a peak around $12.36 (47% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Hyper Rare.

Question 2

Is Basic Grass Energy #278 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: The market retraced 2.4% this week, and current pricing sits 6% below its recent high watermark. The 90-day range spans $6.92 to $12.36 (47% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($11.76). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +299% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $10.96, while PSA 10 is $46.55.

Question 3

What is Basic Grass Energy #278 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2023, Paldea Evolved introduced this print of Basic Grass Energy. Its card type is Energy. The rarity label is Hyper Rare. It carries a Basic subtype designation. No explicit attack names are available in the loaded card metadata. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Basic cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Basic Grass Energy often benchmark it against other Basic cards. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 2 cards, 1 distinct set. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.13 and $0.14 (8% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.14), this card is +8544%. Notable alternatives include Basic Grass Energy #1 (Scarlet & Violet Energies) at $0.14 and Basic Grass Energy #9 (Scarlet & Violet Energies) at $0.13.

Question 5

What set is Basic Grass Energy #278 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Paldea Evolved is 2023. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series. Set size is 279 cards, which categorizes Paldea Evolved as very large. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Within this set, Basic Grass Energy is card number 278 with a Hyper Rare designation.

Basic Grass Energy #278

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