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Rainbow Energy
Team Rocket 80/82 • rare
- Set
- Team Rocket
- Number
- 80/82
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2000
- Market price
- $12.68
- Artist
- Takumi Akabane
What it does
Attach Rainbow Energy to 1 of your Pokémon. While in play, Rainbow Energy counts as every type of basic Energy but only provides 1 Energy at a time. (Doesn't count as a basic Energy card when not in play.) When you attach this card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon, it does 10 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Rainbow Energy was first introduced as part of the Team Rocket expansion in 2000, marking the first time the Pokémon Trading Card Game explored Special Energy cards. Designed to provide any single type of energy while simultaneously placing a damage counter on the active Pokémon, the card introduced a high-risk, high-reward mechanic that challenged players to balance offensive versatility against their own defensive stability.
The card features an iconic, abstract swirling design that visually represents the intersection of all elemental types. Within the competitive landscape, it quickly became a staple for multi-type decks, reflecting the Team Rocket set's darker, more strategic tone. Its reception among players was strong, as it fundamentally shifted deck-building theory by allowing for more fluid transitions between different energy requirements.
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