Energy Search #153 from Expedition Base Set - Common - Illustrated by Kai Ishikawa
Trainer

Energy Search

#153/165 in Expedition Base Set, Common, illustrated by Kai Ishikawa.

Card number
#153/165
Rarity
Common
Language
English
Release date
September 15, 2002
Illustrator
Kai Ishikawa
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Collector Notes

Energy Search

Energy Search appears in the English print of Expedition Base Set, released on September 15, 2002. Energy Search is a common rarity. The Expedition Base Set set contains 165 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Kai Ishikawa.

Collector Insights

Energy Search is a Trainer card from the Expedition Base Set, released as part of the E-Card series on September 15, 2002. Designed by artist Kai Ishikawa, it is classified as a Common rarity card with the number 153 in its set. The card’s primary function is to allow players to search their deck for a basic Energy card, reveal it to their opponent, and place it into their hand before shuffling their deck. This action does not require any additional costs or resources, making it a straightforward yet impactful strategy tool. The card’s rules emphasize transparency by requiring players to show the selected Energy card to their opponent before proceeding. Its simplicity and direct utility align with the Trainer card category, which typically supports gameplay mechanics rather than direct combat. The absence of specific types, weaknesses, or resistances further highlights its role as a utility card in the game.

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