Water Energy, HeartGold & SoulSilver 117/123, common

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Water Energy

HeartGold & SoulSilver 117/123 • common

Set: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Number: 117/123
Rarity: Common
Released: 2010
Market price: $25.94

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$25.94market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$24.07 – $25.94 over the tracked period

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This Water Energy card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver set features a unique aesthetic shift, utilizing the clean, minimalist design language that characterized the transition into the HGSS era. While basic energy cards are essential for gameplay and common in their rarity, this specific iteration is valued by collectors for its distinct, era-specific card frame and its role in representing the nostalgic return to the Johto region.

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The Water Energy card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion, released in early 2010, was designed to support the mechanics of the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the transition to the Diamond & Pearl and Platinum era's successor. This set was notable for introducing the Pokémon Prime mechanic and the return of dual-type Pokémon, necessitating a clean, functional aesthetic for the basic energy cards to maintain clarity during competitive play.

The art style of the HeartGold & SoulSilver energy cards favored a minimalist, stylized approach that moved away from the more realistic, rendered textures seen in earlier sets. By focusing on a singular, iconic representation of the element against a simplified background, the design team aimed to enhance readability on the tabletop. The set was generally well-received for its nostalgic nod to the Johto region, serving as a bridge between long-time fans of the second-generation video games and the modern competitive landscape of the card game.

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