What is a Special Energy card?

Special Energy cards provide energy for attacks but often have unique effects or conditions that differentiate them from basic Energy cards, adding strategic depth to gameplay.

What does the "e" symbol on the card mean?

The "e" symbol indicates that the card is from the e-Card Series of the Pokémon TCG, which were designed to be compatible with Nintendo's e-Reader accessory for scanning dot codes.

Does this card count as a Basic Energy card?

No, the card explicitly states that it "Doesn't count as a basic Energy card," meaning it doesn't fulfill requirements that specifically call for basic energy.

How does this card's effect interact with Weakness and Resistance?

The card's effect states "after applying Weakness and Resistance," meaning the additional 10 damage is added to the attack's final damage total after those modifiers have been calculated.

Is this card considered rare?

While it is a rare card within the Aquapolis set (indicated by the star rarity symbol), it is not a holographic rare or an ultra-rare, making it moderately scarce rather than extremely rare.

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Darkness Energy — Aquapolis Pokémon card

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Darkness EnergyAquapolis #142 Pokémon Card

Name: Darkness Energy — Aquapolis #142
Brand: Pokémon TCG
Price: 6.48 USD
Availability: InStock

Aquapolis·#142·2003

The Dark-type Pokémon, introduced in Generation II, are known for their cunning strategies and unique role in battles, often evolving from beloved Pokémon. This specific Darkness Energy card from the 2003 Aquapolis set, a non-holo rare, stands out for its intricate e-Reader era mechanics. Here, visitors will find detailed Pokédex lore for Dark types, a precise breakdown of the card's effects, and a comprehensive history of its edition.

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Card Number: #142
Release Date: January 14, 2003
Language: EN
Set Code: aq

Darkness Energy is a special energy type introduced in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, designed to power up Dark-type Pokémon. Unlike basic energy types that represent elemental forces within the Pokémon world, special energies often have unique effects that go beyond simply providing energy for attacks. While Dark-type Pokémon themselves were introduced in Generation II of the video games (Pokémon Gold and Silver), the concept of Darkness Energy as a distinct card type came with their integration into the TCG. In the games, Dark-type Pokémon are known for their cunning and often mischievous nature, thriving in the shadows and specializing in tricky maneuvers. They are super effective against Psychic and Ghost types, and resistant to Psychic attacks. Popular Dark-type Pokémon include Umbreon, Tyranitar, and Absol, each playing various roles in the games and anime, often portrayed as powerful or enigmatic figures. The introduction of Dark types brought a new layer of strategic depth to battles, both in the video games and the TCG, by countering previously dominant Psychic types.