Rainbow Energy 17 / 82 Pokemon Card from Team Rocket Set
Rainbow Energy is a Special Energy card from the Team Rocket set, which is part of the Base series released in the vintage era (2000). The card features…
Set: Team Rocket
Number: 17/82
Rarity: Rare Holo
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About the Rainbow Energy Energy Card
Rainbow Energy is an Energy card from the Team Rocket set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 17/82 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Team Rocket set was released on April 24, 2000.
Rainbow Energy Energy Card Details
Card name: Rainbow Energy
Card number: 17/82
Set: Team Rocket
Series: Base
Rarity: Rare Holo
Card type: Energy (Special)
Artist: Takumi Akabane
Release date: April 24, 2000
Why Collect the Rainbow Energy Energy Card?
Rainbow Energy is a solid addition to the Team Rocket set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Rainbow Energy Energy Card
Rainbow Energy was illustrated by Takumi Akabane.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Rainbow Energy Energy Card
The current aggregated market price for Rainbow Energy is about $44.46. Recent listings range from roughly
9.49 (low) to $471 (high), with a mid-point near $45.49. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Team Rocket set has a median card value near
1.66 and an average near $41.26, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +17% over the last 7 days and +24% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Team Rocket set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Rainbow Energy Energy Card
Whether Rainbow Energy is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 4,772 copies of this card, of which 117 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 2.5%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Rainbow Energy Energy Card?
Rare Holo cards like Rainbow Energy are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 4,772 copies to date.
Other Printings of Rainbow Energy
Rainbow Energy appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Aquapolis 144 (around $52.03), Celestial Storm 183 (around $42.02) and HeartGold & SoulSilver 104 (around
3.25).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Rainbow Energy Energy Card
The Rainbow Energy energy card is a Rare Holo card from the Team Rocket set (Base series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Team Rocket set. Its current aggregated market price is about $44.46; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Rainbow Energy card from?
Rainbow Energy is from the Team Rocket set (Base series), numbered 17/82 with the Rare Holo rarity.
What rarity is the Rainbow Energy card?
Rainbow Energy is classified as Rare Holo.
How much is the Rainbow Energy 17/82 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $44.46, within a recent range of roughly
9.49 to $471. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Rainbow Energy card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 4,772 copies so far, with about 2.5% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Rainbow Energy?
PSA has graded 4,772 copies, of which 117 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 2.5%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Rainbow Energy card?
Rare Holo cards like Rainbow Energy are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Team Rocket set released?
The Team Rocket set was released on April 24, 2000.
Are there other printings of Rainbow Energy?
Yes. Rainbow Energy appears on 11 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
