Rainbow Energy [1st Edition] - Pokemon Team Rocket #80
Rainbow Energy [1st Edition]
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Rainbow Energy [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Rainbow Energy’s Team Rocket printing is one of the earliest Special Energy cards to give any single Energy type on demand, making it a famously flexible card from the Wizards of the Coast era.
Set Lore
In the original Team Rocket set, Rainbow Energy stands out as a rare Energy card among the Dark Pokémon lineup, giving the expansion a utility pull that feels different from its villain-themed holo chase cards.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Takumi Akabane, one of the key figures credited with creating the Pokémon Trading Card Game and a designer especially associated with memorable Special Energy cards.
Card History
Its self-damage clause is part of what made Rainbow Energy so iconic: the card offered perfect color fixing, but only if you were willing to pay for that versatility the moment you attached it.
Cultural Impact
This specific Team Rocket Rainbow Energy was later honored in the Pokémon Card Game 25th Anniversary Creatures Deck, where it was used to represent 1997 in Creatures’ company history.
Card Reference
About Rainbow Energy [1st Edition]
Rainbow Energy [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Team Rocket set, card number 80. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $12.36, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #80
- Rarity
- 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 $12.36. 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 80, 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.