Torrentgame – In the world of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), having the right balance of cards in your deck is essential. But one fan may have taken the concept of “balance” and thrown it straight out the window—because they’re sitting on a staggering 12,000 energy cards.
Energy cards, for the uninitiated, are used to power up Pokémon for attacks. Most decks only need about 5–12 energy cards out of the required 60, so Reddit user Icantenteraname has, uh, just a few extra. Posting a photo of their 12K card stash in several towering stacks, they turned to the Pokémon TCG community for advice. The responses? Equal parts unhinged and genius.
Pokémon Fans Suggest Wildly Creative Ways to Use Energy Cards
The Pokémon TCG community didn’t hold back in their brainstorming. Some ideas were downright practical—others were hilariously absurd.
Redditor Able_Heat_9310 kept it simple: “Store them on top of your desk in 43 piles.” Well, considering that’s already the situation, other users upped the creativity.
bigbobbatea suggested building a meme deck with just one Pokémon and the rest all energy cards. Another user, Feeling-Estimate-267, elaborated on this, proposing a deck with a single Pokémon that scales with energy and “59 energy cards in the deck” for maximum chaos.
But why stop at decks? Rare_Arugula_5663 shared a photo of a pixel Pikachu made entirely out of energy cards, inspiring fans to channel their inner card artist.
Then came the more unhinged ideas:
- “It’s a good fire starter,” quipped CasualRedditor77.
- “Pickle them for when the war comes,” suggested rxkio_, with zero explanation.
- General-Philosophy40 took a darker turn, advising the OP to stash the cards in a bulk box, throw a couple of collectible Charizards on top, and auction it off as a “mystery lot.” Considering that original Charizard cards can sell for up to $580, this idea is diabolical—but effective.
The Best (and Most Wholesome) Suggestion? Sharing the Energy
Among the chaos, one Redditor offered a surprisingly thoughtful idea. User Baybeeboo22 suggested leaving energy cards on strangers’ windshields with uplifting notes like, “You looked a little tired, here’s some energy to keep going!” Or, for less-than-stellar parking jobs, “You suck at parking. Here’s some energy to improve.”
Other fans loved the idea, noting that it could be a great way to spread some Pokémon-themed positivity at music festivals or other events. Imagine handing out a Fire energy card to someone exuding fiery vibes or a Water card to someone who seems chill—an instant mood booster, Pokémon fan or not.
Our Take: When Life Gives You Energy Cards, Get Creative
Owning 12,000 energy cards might sound overwhelming, but it’s also a golden opportunity for creativity and connection. Whether you’re making meme decks, crafting pixel art, or spreading joy through random acts of Pokémon kindness, the possibilities are endless.
So, to the OP: don’t let your energy stash go to waste. After all, nothing says “I have way too many cards” quite like a handmade Pikachu mosaic—or a note that reads, “Here’s some energy for your next adventure.”
