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R Energy card from the Team Rocket Returns set
Illustration by Takumi Akabane. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Special Energy

R Energy

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A temporary energy source that boosts damage but disappears at the end of the turn.

Special EnergyBeginner to play

What this card does

It attaches only to Pokemon with Dark or Rocket in their names.

It provides 2 Darkness Energy for attacks.

It adds 10 extra damage to the attack before weakness and resistance are calculated.

What it does

R Energy

R Energy can be attached only to a Pokémon that has Dark or Rocket's in its name. While in play, R Energy provides 2 Darkness Energy. (Doesn't count as a basic Energy card.) If the Pokémon R Energy is attached to attacks, the attack does 10 more damage to the Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance). When your turn ends, discard R Energy.

R Energy acts as a powerful but fleeting boost. It gives two energy types and extra damage, but it vanishes immediately after you use it.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks built around Dark or Rocket Pokemon that rely on heavy hitting attacks. It works best in strategies where you can afford to lose the energy each turn.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Specific type support
  • Temporary power spike
Watch out for
  • Short lifespan
  • Strict attachment rules
  • One time use only
Pro tip

Use R Energy on a turn when you need to finish off an opponent quickly.

Good to know

Rocket Pokemon are often associated with the villainous Team Rocket organisation in the games.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that they must discard this card every turn, so they cannot save it for later.

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