Rainbow Energy [1st Edition] - Pokemon Team Rocket #17
Rainbow Energy [1st Edition]
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Rainbow Energy [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Rainbow Energy is one of the standout oddities of Team Rocket because it is a Rare Holo Special Energy card, making it one of the earliest holo Energy cards collectors could chase in the Pokémon TCG.
Set Lore
In the English Team Rocket set, Rainbow Energy sits at #17/82 right after the two holo Trainer cards, giving the original holo lineup a memorable finish with a shimmering utility card instead of another Dark Pokémon.
Card History
This Team Rocket printing was the first release of Rainbow Energy, introducing a powerful all-type Energy with a self-damage drawback that perfectly matched the set’s riskier, more aggressive design style.
Artist
The card’s original artwork is credited to Takumi Akabane, whose clean, iconic energy-symbol illustration helped give early Special Energy cards a striking, instantly recognizable look in binders and holo pages.
Set Lore
For collectors of 1st Edition WotC cards, this copy also ties into Team Rocket’s place in history as the first expansion to introduce Dark Pokémon, Secret cards, and holofoil Trainer and Energy cards all in the same set.
Card Reference
About Rainbow Energy [1st Edition]
Rainbow Energy [1st Edition] 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 $42.09, 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 [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Rainbow Energy [1st Edition] is $42.09. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Rainbow Energy [1st Edition] from?
Rainbow Energy [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Team Rocket set, card number 17, released in 2000.
Is Rainbow Energy [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Rainbow Energy [1st Edition] 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 [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Rainbow Energy [1st Edition] 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.