R Energy

R Energy

R Energy appears in the Japanese print of Rocket Gang Strikes Back, released on October 15, 2004. R Energy is a uncommon rarity. The Rocket Gang Strikes Back set contains 85 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Takumi Akabane.

Collector Insights

R Energy is an Energy-type card from the Rocket Gang Strikes Back set, released on October 15, 2004. It is a Uncommon rarity card illustrated by artist Takumi Akabane. The card’s flavor text describes its attachment restriction to Pokémon with Dark or Rocket’s in their name, while also highlighting its role in providing 2 Darkness Energy during play. When attached to a Pokémon, it grants additional damage to the Active Pokémon during attacks, adding 10 damage before Weakness and Resistance apply. The card’s unique mechanic involves discarding itself at the end of the player’s turn. Its design ties directly to the Rocket Gang theme, emphasizing its thematic relevance within the set. This card’s effects are defined by specific conditions, making it a distinct addition to the Energy category.

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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