Basic Darkness Energy #98 (Pokemon Shrouded Fable)
Basic Darkness Energy #98 from Pokemon Shrouded Fable is worth about $59.21 raw (Near Mint) and $73 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $36–$50 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $59.21 | $36 – $50 |
| Lightly Played | $47.37 | $28 – $40 |
| Moderately Played | $35.53 | $21 – $30 |
| Heavily Played | $23.68 | $14 – $20 |
| Damaged | $14.80 | $9 – $13 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $73 | $44 – $62 |
| PSA 9.5 | $51 | $31 – $43 |
| PSA 9 | $46 | $28 – $39 |
| PSA 8 | $36 | $22 – $31 |
| BGS 10 | $95 | $57 – $81 |
| CGC 10 | $36 | $21 – $30 |
| SGC 10 | $44 | $26 – $37 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $36–$50 | $0 | $0 | $36–$50 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $59.21 | −$7.85 | −$5.00 | $46.36 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $56.25 | −$6.13 | −$4.00 | $46.12 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $73 | $15 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $46 | $-8 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $36 | $-17 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $59 | $3 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Basic Darkness Energy #98
The Basic Darkness Energy #98 from Pokemon Shrouded Fable is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $59.21. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $73. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.