Rainbow Energy
SM Base Set · 137/149 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
SM Base SetNumero
137/149
Rarità
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
1,590
Last Updated
Mar 18, 2026
About Rainbow Energy
Rainbow Energy is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 137/149 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Rainbow Energy Price Analysis
The current market price for Rainbow Energy from SM Base Set is $0.31 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.31 to a high of $0.40. The card has seen a -6.1% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. With a high volume of recorded sales (1,590+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Rainbow Energy
Professional grading is available for Rainbow Energy and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: PSA 8. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.23 | $0.24 | $0.24 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.27 | $0.25 | $0.25 | 17 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.98 | $1.98 | $1.98 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.57 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.28 | $0.05 | $0.28 | 110 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.40 | 942 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.32 | $0.10 | $0.37 | 498 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
Is Rainbow Energy a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Rainbow Energy typically hold steady value as part of complete set collections rather than as standalone investment pieces. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
