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Reversal Energy card from the Paradox Rift set
Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Energy

Reversal Energy

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A versatile energy card that changes its power based on the game state.

Basic EnergyBeginner to play

What this card does

It provides one colourless energy to an attached Pokémon under normal conditions.

If you have more prize cards left than your opponent and the Pokémon is not a Pokémon ex or V, it can provide any type of energy instead.

What it does

Reversal Energy

As long as this card is attached to a Pokémon, it provides {C} Energy. If you have more Prize cards remaining than your opponent, and if this card is attached to an Evolution Pokémon that doesn't have a Rule Box (Pokémon ex, Pokémon V, etc. have Rule Boxes), this card provides every type of Energy but provides only 3 Energy at a time.

This card acts as a wild card for attacks. It allows your child to use different attack types when they are winning the game by having fewer prizes remaining.

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that focus on Evolution Pokémon without rule boxes and aim to control the prize count.

Strengths
  • Versatile attack types
  • Winning advantage
  • Easy attachment
Watch out for
  • Incompatible with Pokémon ex
  • Incompatible with Pokémon V
  • Limited to winning state
Pro tip

Use this card when you are ahead in prizes to bring out powerful attacks that would otherwise be unavailable.

Good to know

Reversal Energy is a special energy card found in the Paradox Rift set.

Note for the parent

Check if your child is playing with Pokémon ex or V cards, as this energy card will not work for them.

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