Rainbow Energy (HeartGold SoulSilver 104) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Rainbow Energy is an uncommon Special Energy from the HeartGold SoulSilver set, numbered 104. Its flexible Energy coverage supports many Pokémon types and adds strategic depth to deckbuilding. Collectors appreciate its distinctive role within the set and the vibrant illustration by Kent Kanetsuna.

Quick Facts

• Card Number: 104
• Series: HeartGold SoulSilver
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Stage: Special
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Illustrator: Kent Kanetsuna
• Image URL: /images/hgss1/hgss1-104.jpg

Key Printings

This printing appears only in HeartGold SoulSilver (set code hgss1). As a Special Energy with no HP or attacks, it provides every type of Energy—one unit at a time—and places one damage counter on the Pokémon when attached, creating a calculated trade-off.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist. It is identified by number 104 within the HeartGold SoulSilver series. Unique rules text and Kent Kanetsuna’s artwork distinguish it from other Energy cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Play notes:
– Provides every type of Energy, but only one unit at a time.
– When attached, place one damage counter on the Pokémon it’s attached to.
– While not in play, it counts as Colorless Energy.
– This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Special Energy with unique artwork, store Rainbow Energy in a protective sleeve to prevent edge wear and surface scratches. Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the illustration by Kent Kanetsuna. A binder or card box will help maintain condition and value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver (hgss1): Rainbow Energy was introduced as a versatile Special Energy card, providing all types of Energy with a strategic cost. This set features the card as number 104, with no known variants or reprints.