| Set | Team Rocket |
| Card number | 17 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Energy |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Takumi Akabane |
| Released | Apr 2000 |
Rainbow Energy #17 Value (Team Rocket)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Rainbow Energy from the 2000 Team Rocket Base series is a Rare Holo Energy card illustrated by Takumi Akabane. Known for its shimmering foil, this card stands out among energy cards of the era and ranks relatively high in set demand.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $24.47 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €34.49 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €31.71 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 270 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $1,950 |
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Why Rainbow Energy #17 is priced where it is
Rainbow Energy #17 is a Rare Holo Energy card from Team Rocket, the Base era (2000). A PSA 10 sells for about 80x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($24.47 to $24.47). The illustration is by Takumi Akabane.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $62.58 | 3 |
| ACE | 7 | $36.04 | 1 |
| BGS | 9 | $77.10 | 4 |
| BGS | 7 | $40.09 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $1,179 | 1 |
| CGC | 9 | $43.99 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $40.39 | 5 |
| CGC | 7 | $26.92 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $1,950 | 2 |
| PSA | 9 | $95.85 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $34.41 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $44.99 | 5 |
| TAG | 9 | $134.57 | 1 |
| TAG | 7 | $52.98 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Rainbow Energy price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | - | $24.47 |
| Oct 2026 | €54.42 | $24.47 |
| Sep 2026 | €39.53 | $24.19 |
| Aug 2026 | €24.96 | $23.54 |
| Jul 2026 | €26.19 | $22.95 |
| Jun 2026 | €31.12 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Rainbow Energy #17 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $24.47, a PSA 10 sells for around $1,950 on eBay. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Rainbow Energy #17 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Rainbow Energy #17 sells for about $1,950 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $24.47 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Rainbow Energy #17 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $24.47.
Is Rainbow Energy #17 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 79.7x raw ($1,926 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Rainbow Energy I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (17) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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