Collectors Guide: Energy Removal 2 (Unseen Forces 82)

Character Intro

Energy Removal 2 (ex10-82) is an uncommon card from the Unseen Forces set. Its straightforward design enables practical disruption of opponents’ energy attachments via a coin flip, earning it a steady place in many collectors’ decks for its reliable utility.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: ex10-82
• Stage: Item
• Subtype: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Rules: Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 Energy card attached to 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon and discard it.
• Types: None
• Evolves From: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None

Key Printings

This exact printing of Energy Removal 2 is from the Unseen Forces set, identified by set code ex10 and card number 82. It is an uncommon card illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, known for its simple yet effective design.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “ex10,” number “82,” and the distinctive artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi. The card’s subtype as an Item and its unique effect make it easily recognizable.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its effect involves a coin flip to potentially discard an opponent’s Energy card, making it a situational but strategic choice in gameplay.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and age, keeping it on a flat, clean surface helps prevent warping or edge wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unseen Forces (ex10): A functional Item card built to disrupt opponent energy attachments, fitting the set’s tactical bent and featuring artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi.