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Boost Energy card from the POP Series 5 set
Illustration by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Special Energy

Boost Energy

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Boost Energy gives a powerful attack but stops your Pokemon from moving.

Special EnergyBeginner to play

What this card does

Attach it to an Evolved Pokemon to give it three Colorless Energy.

Discard the card at the end of the turn you attached it.

Your Pokemon cannot retreat while this card is attached.

What it does

Boost Energy

Boost Energy can be attached only to an Evolved Pokémon. Discard Boost Energy at the end of the turn it was attached. Boost Energy provides ColorlessColorlessColorless Energy. The Pokémon Boost Energy is attached to can’t retreat. If the Pokémon Boost Energy is attached to isn’t an Evolved Pokémon, discard Boost Energy.

This card acts like a temporary power boost by providing three energy for free. It allows your Pokemon to use strong attacks but locks them in place because they cannot retreat.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that rely on one powerful Evolved Pokemon to finish the game quickly. You should include it if you want to maximise damage output for a short time.

Strengths
  • High energy value
  • Free attachment
  • Strong attacks
Watch out for
  • No retreat option
  • One turn only
  • Must be Evolved
Pro tip

Use it when your Pokemon needs to attack but lacks enough energy.

Good to know

Energy cards are special items that help Pokemon use their moves.

Note for the parent

Remind your child to check if their Pokemon is Evolved before attaching this card.

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