Collectors Guide: Energy Restore (ex1-81)

Character Intro

Energy Restore is an Uncommon Trainer card from the Ruby Sapphire set. Numbered 81, it offers a practical way to manage Energy resources during gameplay. Its straightforward design pairs well with the set’s strategic depth.

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Energy Restore
• Set Code: ex1
• Stage: Item
• Subtypes: Item
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Rules: Flip 3 coins. For each heads, put a Basic Energy card from your discard pile into your hand. If you don’t have that many Basic Energy cards in your discard pile, put all of them into your hand.
• Weaknesses, Resistances, HP: Unknown
• Abilities/Attacks: None
• Image:

Key Printings

Energy Restore appears in the Ruby Sapphire set (ex1) as card number 81. This printing is the only known version and is classified as Uncommon. It does not evolve from any Pokémon and is not a Pokémon card itself, but an Item card used for energy recovery.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via:
– Set code: ex1
– Card number: 81
– Illustrator: Hideyuki Nakajima
The card’s lack of HP, attacks, or abilities further distinguishes it as a utility Item card.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
  This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its primary function is to retrieve Basic Energy cards from the discard pile, making it a tactical choice for energy management in casual or older format play.

Care & Storage Tips

As an Uncommon card from the Ruby Sapphire set, Energy Restore should be kept in a protective sleeve to preserve condition, especially given its utility value. Store away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading or warping. Organizing it with other ex series cards helps maintain collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ruby Sapphire (ex1): Energy Restore debuts as a helpful Item card focused on energy recovery, illustrated by Hideyuki Nakajima. It supports players by allowing multiple Basic Energy cards to be reclaimed from the discard pile, enhancing energy sustainability during battles.