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Prism Energy

Black Bolt / #086/86

Prism Energy

Printed language: English · Energy

Set (printed edition)
Black Bolt
Rarity (source)
Uncommon
Illustrator
Not specified
Source reference
sv10.5b-086

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The role of this Energy

Prism Energy normally provides one Colorless Energy. When attached to a Basic Pokémon, it can instead provide the required Energy type from among all types, but still only one unit at a time. Its flexibility therefore depends on its bearer. On an Evolution Pokémon, the printed condition does not apply and it remains a Colorless resource. This choice between type variety and a one-unit limit distinguishes this Special Energy.

Background on this Special Energy’s effect; the printed text, edition and finish of each card remain distinct.

A detail worth noticing

Prism Energy's text, reprinted across several eras, retains two often-overlooked limits: a Basic Pokémon is required to benefit from all types, and the card provides only one unit at a time. All types therefore does not mean several Energy simultaneously.

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Card details

Energy type (source)
Normal
Regulation mark
I

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Printed card effect

As long as this card is attached to a Pokémon, it provides {C} Energy. If this card is attached to a Basic Pokémon, this card provides every type of Energy but provides only 1 Energy at a time.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Normal
  • Reverse
  • normal · standard
  • reverse · standard
  • reverse · pokeball · standard

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