Rapid Strike Energy 182/163

This is Rapid Strike Energy from Battle Styles, numbered 182/163. With the first number higher than the set total of 163, it is a secret rare, one of the cards printed beyond the main checklist and pulled less often than standard prints. The Gold tag confirms this is the gold secret rare version.

Battle Styles introduced the Rapid Strike and Single Strike themes, and Rapid Strike Energy was a special Energy tied to that mechanic. The gold secret rare treatment gives the card a full metallic finish that sets it apart from its regular counterpart and places it among the most desirable pulls from the set.

Collectors look for gold secret rare Energy cards like this one because they sit at the very top of a set's rarity ladder and make a strong centrepiece in a collection. Even as a functional Energy card, the gold version is collected mainly for its presentation and its scarcity within Battle Styles.

Condition and authenticity

This card meets Monster Mart's Mint condition standard:

• Corners: No visible fraying or whitening
• Edges: Smooth and clean, no silvering
• Surface: Free of scratches, dents, creases or smudges
• Centering: Within 60/40 front limit

Every card is authenticated and thoroughly inspected by Monster Mart, and ships tracked from Brisbane in protective sleeves and rigid holders.