Rainbow Energy

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Rainbow Energy - Team Rocket (#17)

Energy Special Rare Holo
TCGplayer market reference
$40.67
1stEditionHolofoil · 2 variants
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Number
17
Illustrator
Takumi Akabane
i About this card

Rainbow Energy - Team Rocket

Rainbow Energy is a Rare Holo Energy card from the Team Rocket Pokémon TCG set, released 2000, illustrated by Takumi Akabane. It sits at card number 17 in the Team Rocket checklist and the Special subtype.

In collector terms, this is a holofoil rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for 1stEditionHolofoil is $40.67. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Rainbow Energy has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#17 in Team Rocket) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 77Strong

Strong market heat, grading upside, era strength.

Market Heat 79

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 42

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 95

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

1stEditionHolofoil
$40.67 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.
unlimitedHolofoil
$28.79 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 7884m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$40.67
Low
$6.45
May 2021
High
$45.10
Jun 2026
Avg
$35.03
Days tracked
241
data points
Change
+235.3%
since first tracked
Tracked since Jan 1, 2021 · 241 data points

Sale History 298 sales · since 2020-12-01

PSA 10 high $1000.00 PSA 9 high $101.88 Raw high $25.00
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $19.24
RAW $25.00
RAW $19.99
RAW $16.75
RAW $17.97
RAW $19.72
RAW $17.97
RAW $15.86
RAW $14.43
RAW $12.97
RAW $19.48
RAW $18.00
RAW $15.25
RAW $18.96
RAW $14.00
? Card FAQ

Rainbow Energy FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Rainbow Energy from Team Rocket worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for 1stEditionHolofoil is $40.67. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Rainbow Energy?

This printing is a holofoil rare (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" on the checklist). Rainbow Energy has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Rainbow Energy?

Takumi Akabane illustrated this card. See Takumi Akabane's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.

When was Rainbow Energy released?

The Team Rocket set released in 2000, so this card (#17 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Rainbow Energy?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is Rainbow Energy legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.