Double Rainbow Energy, card #88 from the 2006 Crystal Guardians expansion. This Rare Energy card provides versatile support for evolved Pokémon by offering every type of Energy.
Double Rainbow Energy
2006 • Pokémon • Crystal Guardians
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Released in 2006 as part of the Crystal Guardians expansion, Double Rainbow Energy (card #88) occupies a unique space in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This Rare Energy card is designed to support Evolved Pokémon, excluding Pokémon-ex, by providing a flexible resource for players. The card allows the attached Pokémon to utilize every type of Energy simultaneously, effectively granting two Energy of any needed type at once. This versatility makes it a strategic asset for decks that require mixed typing for powerful attacks. Beyond its resource flexibility, Double Rainbow Energy offers defensive utility. Damage done to the opponent by the Pokémon it is attached to is reduced by 10 before applying Weakness and Resistance. This reduction can be crucial in balancing the equation against high-damage opponents. However, the card comes with specific limitations. If the attached Pokémon is no longer an Evolved Pokémon, the Double Rainbow Energy must be discarded. This rule ensures the card remains tied to its intended strategic niche. For collectors of the Crystal Guardians set, card #88 represents a distinct era of design and gameplay mechanics. Artists like Takumi Akabane contributed to the visual identity of this period, creating cards that resonate with long-time fans. As a numbered card in the set, #88 is cataloged by enthusiasts who value the completeness of their collections. Whether you are building a retro deck or adding to a set collection, understanding the specific rules and role of this Energy card is essential. It serves as a reminder of the evolving complexity within the Pokémon TCG, where resource management and strategic depth play pivotal roles in gameplay.
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Double Rainbow Energy
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Takumi Akabane
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English
Energy
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Double Rainbow Energy can be attached only to an Evolved Pokémon (excluding Pokémon-ex). While in play, Double Rainbow Energy provides every type of Energy but provides 2 Energy at a time. (Has no effect other than providing Energy.) Damage done to your opponent's Pokémon by the Pokémon Double Rainbow Energy is attached to is reduced by 10 (before applying Weakness and Resistance). When the Pokémon Double Rainbow Energy is attached to is no longer an Evolved Pokémon, discard Double Rainbow Energy.
