Rainbow Energy - Pokemon Team Rocket #17
Rainbow Energy
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Rainbow Energy Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Rainbow Energy made its debut in the original Team Rocket expansion, where its all-types effect and self-damage drawback made it one of the earliest Special Energy cards with a real strategic tradeoff.
Artist
This holo was illustrated by Takumi Akabane, one of the creators of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, who became especially known for illustrating distinctive Special Energy cards.
Set Lore
Team Rocket was the fifth main Pokémon TCG expansion, and Rainbow Energy fits the set’s more mischievous, risk-reward identity perfectly by giving universal Energy access at the cost of damaging your own Pokémon.
In-Game
Rainbow Energy was important in early deckbuilding because it could satisfy many different attack costs at once, letting multicolor strategies work in an era when Energy acceleration and fixing were far less forgiving than in later formats.
Cultural Impact
Among Wizards of the Coast-era collectors, holo Energy cards like this stand out as memorable oddities because they gave a normally utilitarian card type the same premium treatment as headline Pokémon.
Card Reference
About Rainbow Energy
Rainbow Energy is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Team Rocket set, card number 17. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $28.13, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #17
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Rainbow Energy?
The current market price of Rainbow Energy is $28.13. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Rainbow Energy from?
Rainbow Energy is from the Pokemon Team Rocket set, card number 17, released in 2000.
Is Rainbow Energy worth grading?
Whether Rainbow Energy is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Rainbow Energy?
You can buy or sell Rainbow Energy on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 3,000 PSA graded copies tracked.