R Energy #20 from Black Deck Kit - Illustrated by Takumi Akabane
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R Energy

#20/20 in Black Deck Kit, illustrated by Takumi Akabane.

Card number
#20/20
Language
Japanese
Release date
October 15, 2004
Illustrator
Takumi Akabane
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Collector Notes

R Energy

R Energy appears in the Japanese print of Black Deck Kit, released on October 15, 2004. The Black Deck Kit set contains 20 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Takumi Akabane.

Collector Insights

R Energy is an Energy-type Pokémon TCG card from the Black Deck Kit set, released on October 15, 2004. Designed by artist Takumi Akabane, it functions as a special Energy card with unique rules for attachment and gameplay. The card specifies that R Energy can be attached only to Pokémon with Dark in their name or those associated with Rocket. While in play, it provides 2 Darkness Energy, functioning as a resource for powering attacks. If attached to a Pokémon that attacks, it boosts the damage dealt to the Active Pokémon by 10 points before Weakness and Resistance apply. The card’s flavor text emphasizes its role in enhancing offensive capabilities through strategic energy management. At the end of the player’s turn, R Energy is discarded, ensuring it cannot linger beyond its designated use. This card exemplifies the set’s focus on energy-based strategies and specialized mechanics.

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.

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