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Memory Energy card from the Lost Thunder set
Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Special Energy

Memory Energy

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A special energy card that lets a Pokemon use attacks from its earlier forms.

Special EnergyBeginner to play

What this card does

This card provides one Colorless Energy to the Pokemon it is attached to.

It allows that Pokemon to use any attack from its previous Evolutions.

What it does

Memory Energy

This card provides Colorless Energy. The Pokémon this card is attached to can use any attack from its previous Evolutions. (You still need the necessary Energy to use each attack.)

This card bridges the gap between evolution stages. It lets a stronger evolved Pokemon use simpler moves from when it was younger, as long as you have enough energy to pay for them.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that rely on evolving basic Pokemon into powerful forms. It is useful when you want to keep using a reliable early attack after the Pokemon changes.

Strengths
  • Flexibility
  • Attack access
  • Energy provision
Watch out for
  • Basic energy cost required
  • Specific evolution chain only
Pro tip

Check if the previous evolution had a strong attack before evolving, so you can still use it later.

Good to know

Memory Energy is a special card type that does not represent a Pokemon but rather a magical resource.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that they still need to attach enough basic energy cards to use the chosen attack, just like normal.

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