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Rainbow Energy card from the Celestial Storm set
Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Special Energy

Rainbow Energy

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A versatile energy card that offers every type but carries a health cost.

Special EnergyBeginner to play

What this card does

This Special Energy card provides Colorless Energy by default.

It can provide any type of Energy needed, but only one at a time.

Attaching it to a Pokemon places one damage counter on that Pokemon.

What it does

Rainbow Energy

This card provides Colorless Energy. While in play, this card provides every type of Energy but provides only 1 Energy at a time. When you attach this card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon, put 1 damage counter on that Pokémon.

This card acts as a wild card for energy needs. It allows you to use attacks requiring different types without carrying multiple specific energy cards. The trade off is that your Pokemon takes damage each time you attach it.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that need flexibility in their attack types. It works well when you want to simplify your energy management despite the health risk.

Strengths
  • Versatile energy types
  • Simplifies deck building
  • Uncommon rarity
Watch out for
  • Deals damage on attachment
  • Only provides one energy
  • Cannot provide multiple energies simultaneously
Pro tip

Use this card when your Pokemon is already healthy enough to take the hit. It saves space in your deck for other important cards.

Good to know

Rainbow Energy is a rare and powerful resource in the world of Pokemon trainers.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that attaching this card hurts their Pokemon. They must weigh the benefit of a specific attack against the damage taken.

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