Collector’s Guide: Psychic Energy (Base Set 2 #129)

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Psychic Energy
• Set: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 129
• Type: Basic Energy
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Legality: unknown

This Psychic Energy card is a fundamental resource card used to power Psychic-type Pokémon attacks. It does not have HP, attacks, abilities, or weaknesses, as typical for Energy cards.

Key Printings

This specific printing is from the Base Set 2 expansion, identified by the set code “base4.” It features artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi, consistent with the style of the original Base Set 2 Energy cards.

Variants & Identifiers

• Card Number: 129
• Set Name: Base Set 2
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Subtype: Basic Energy
• Retreat Cost: 0
• No known rarity or alternate print variants for this card.
• No regulation mark or release date information is available.

Care & Storage Tips

Energy cards, while generally less valuable than Pokémon cards, should still be preserved carefully to maintain their condition. Use protective sleeves and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent fading or warping. Avoid bending or creasing the card.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This set reprints many cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions, including Energy cards like this Psychic Energy. It serves as a bridge for collectors and players seeking to complete their collections with updated printings.