Energy Charge #51 from Base Expansion Pack - Uncommon - Illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi
Trainer

Energy Charge

#51/128 in Base Expansion Pack, Uncommon, illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi.

Card number
#51/128
Rarity
Uncommon
Language
Japanese
Release date
December 1, 2001
Illustrator
Keiji Kinebuchi
Original name
エネルギーチャージ
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Collector Notes

Energy Charge

Energy Charge appears in the Japanese print of Base Expansion Pack, released on December 1, 2001. Energy Charge is a uncommon rarity. The Base Expansion Pack set contains 128 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Keiji Kinebuchi.

Collector Insights

Energy Charge is a Trainer card from the Base Expansion Pack, released on December 1, 2001. It is numbered 51 and classified as Uncommon rarity. The card was illustrated by artist Keiji Kinebuchi. Its flavor text describes a coin-flipping mechanic that allows shuffling up to two Energy cards from the discard pile into the deck. This effect introduces a strategic element by reusing discarded resources. The card’s design aligns with the Base Expansion Pack’s thematic focus on foundational Pokémon mechanics. It does not feature any attacks or hit points, as it is a Trainer card. The card’s function emphasizes resource management through its unique shuffle ability.

Flip a coin. If heads, shuffle up to 2 Energy cards from your discard pile into your deck.

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