Is Fairy Energy still used in the Pokémon TCG?

No, the Fairy type was officially retired from the Pokémon TCG as of the Sword & Shield series, and Fairy Energy is no longer printed or used in competitive play.

What Pokémon use Fairy Energy?

Fairy Energy was used by Fairy-type Pokémon from the XY era up to the end of the Sun & Moon era to power their attacks.

Is this Fairy Energy card rare?

No, basic Energy cards like this Fairy Energy are common and are not considered rare cards within the XY—Evolutions set.

Can I use this Fairy Energy card in current Pokémon TCG tournaments?

No, due to the rotation system and the retirement of the Fairy type, this card is not legal for official standard format tournaments.

Why was the Fairy type removed from the Pokémon TCG?

The Pokémon Company International streamlined the types in the TCG to align more closely with the main series video games, which also removed the Fairy type as a distinct energy in Sword & Shield.

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Fairy EnergyEvolutions #99 Pokémon Card

Name: Fairy Energy — Evolutions #99
Brand: Pokémon TCG

Evolutions·#99·2016

Fairy Energy represents the mystical Fairy type, introduced in Generation VI, a crucial element for balancing the game and powering enchanting Pokémon. This specific card from the 2016 XY—Evolutions set is a common basic energy, celebrated for its connection to the 20th anniversary and its utility in decks. Here, visitors will discover the mechanical purpose of basic energy, its visual design, and its place within the broader TCG history.

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Card Number: #99
Language: EN
Set Code: XY12

Fairy Energy is not a Pokémon itself, but rather a fundamental resource in the Pokémon Trading Card Game representing the Fairy type. The Fairy type was introduced in Generation VI with the Pokémon X and Y video games, primarily to balance the previously dominant Dragon type, which had very few weaknesses. Fairy-type Pokémon often embody themes of mysticism, nature, and enchantment, frequently appearing as elegant, whimsical, or adorable creatures. In the TCG, Fairy Energy is essential for powering the attacks of Fairy-type Pokémon, allowing them to participate in battles. Before its introduction, some Pokémon that later became Fairy-type were classified as Colorless or Psychic in the TCG. The introduction of Fairy Energy and type brought a significant strategic shift, creating new weaknesses and resistances within the game and revitalizing competitive play. Its role is purely mechanical, serving as fuel for specific attacks rather than having its own lore or habitat, but it underpins the entire strategy of any deck built around Fairy Pokémon.

Last updated: April 11, 2026