Basic Fighting Energy 258/198

This is Basic Fighting Energy, card number 258/198 from the Scarlet and Violet Base Set, the English expansion that opened the Scarlet and Violet era. Because the card number (258) is higher than the set total (198), this is one of the bonus cards beyond the main run, and the tags confirm it as a Hyper Rare with the Gold treatment.

Hyper Rare cards, often called gold cards, carry a fully metallic gold finish across the whole card and are pulled at a much lower frequency than the standard cards in the set. Gold Basic Energy cards are a recurring favourite, prized for their clean, premium look and the way they finish off a complete Base Set checklist.

While Basic Energy is a functional card in play, the gold Hyper Rare printing is firmly a collector piece. It makes a tidy display card and a satisfying chase for anyone working through the full Scarlet and Violet Base Set.

Condition and authenticity

This card meets Monster Mart's Mint condition standard:

• Corners: No visible fraying or whitening
• Edges: Smooth and clean, no silvering
• Surface: Free of scratches, dents, creases or smudges
• Centering: Within 60/40 front limit

Every card is authenticated and thoroughly inspected by Monster Mart, and ships tracked from Brisbane in protective sleeves and rigid holders.