Rainbow Burst IVG Pro 12 Prefilled Pods and Refills

Overview

The Rainbow Burst IVG Pro 12 Prefilled Pods and Refills by IVG delivers up to 10,000 puffs in Rainbow Burst at 10mg and 20mg. Pick up the BUY 5 FOR £25 multibuy — free UK delivery over £20 and same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Rainbow Burst pods in the IVG Pro 12 line

IVG Pro 12 Prefilled Pods and Refills Rainbow Burst is a replacement pod, not a complete vape. It is the Rainbow Burst flavour within the IVG Pro 12 pod line, listed at £5.99 per pod with a 10,000 puff rating and a choice of 10mg or 20mg nicotine salt strength. If you already own a compatible IVG Pro 12 device, this is the consumable you will buy again and again. If you do not, a starter kit is the sensible first purchase, and pods like this one are what keep it running afterwards.

The format is what the trade calls a prefilled pod. The liquid is sealed inside at the factory, so there is no bottle to open, no tank to fill and nothing to spill on your fingers. You click the pod into the device, vape until the flavour fades, then swap in a fresh one. That simplicity is the whole appeal, and it is a large part of why this style of product took over from the single-use devices many adults used to buy.

IVG is one of the better-known names in British vaping, and we carry the full IVG range, which runs to 540 products at the time of writing, from low-priced entry kits to bigger puff-count formats. To see how this one compares with its neighbours, browse the prefilled vape pods collection, where the format is grouped by brand and puff rating.

A few things on this listing are worth stating plainly so you know exactly what you are paying for. The price is £5.99 for a single pod. The nicotine options are 10mg and 20mg. The product is labelled as nicotine salt, which affects how smooth the throat hit feels at the higher strength. There is a multibuy offer of five pods for £25. Beyond that, we do not quote battery sizes, coil resistances or liquid volumes for this particular pod, because the listing does not supply them and we would rather leave a gap than fill it with a guess.

The rest of this page walks through the pod in the order most buyers ask about it: how it works, what Rainbow Burst is likely to taste like, who it suits, what the numbers really mean, and what to do when something goes wrong.

How a prefilled pod works in everyday use

Inside every prefilled pod sits a small reservoir of nicotine salt e-liquid, a wick that carries that liquid to a heating coil, and a mouthpiece at the top. When you draw on the device, the coil warms, the liquid vaporises, and you inhale through the mouthpiece. On most pod systems of this type the coil is built into the pod itself, which is why you never fit, prime or rewrap a coil separately. When the pod is spent, you replace the whole unit rather than rebuilding anything.

That design is the defining feature of a closed pod system, and it explains both its strengths and its limits. The strength is convenience: nothing to measure, nothing to top up, and a consistent result every time because the manufacturer has matched the liquid to the coil. The limit is flexibility. You cannot change the liquid, you cannot adjust the mix, and you cannot stretch a pod beyond what is sealed inside it.

UK rules cap a prefilled pod at 2ml of liquid. That matters when you see a figure like 10,000 puffs, because no single 2ml pod is going to deliver that many draws at ordinary use. Treat the rating as the brand's classification for the line rather than a promise about one pod. We say more on that in the specifications section below.

Nicotine salt formulations, which this pod uses, pair nicotine with an acid so that the vapour feels smoother at a given strength than the older freebase style would. In practice a 20mg salt pod is easier to inhale than a 20mg freebase liquid would be, though it still delivers a real nicotine hit. That is exactly why the strength choice deserves some thought, and why we give it a section of its own further down.

Draw style plays a part too. Pod devices tend to have a tighter draw, closer to the feel of a cigarette than the open, airy pull of a large tank. Some people find that familiar and welcome. Others find it restrictive at first. If you have only ever used a big sub-ohm tank, expect an adjustment period of a few days before the draw feels natural, and do not judge the flavour until you have settled into the rhythm.

Rainbow Burst flavour: what to expect

Start with the name. Rainbow Burst is a mixed-fruit, sweet-shop style title, and in vape naming the word rainbow almost always signals several fruit notes layered together rather than one dominant fruit. Think confectionery more than orchard: bright, sugary, perhaps slightly tart at the edges, with no single flavour left standing on its own. That is the reasonable expectation, and it fits how this range is positioned.

What we cannot give you is a list of the exact fruits. The listing does not itemise them, and we have no verified note-by-note breakdown from IVG to quote. Anyone who tells you it is definitely strawberry, lime and grape without a brand source is guessing, and we would rather be upfront about it. The practical way to find out is to buy a single pod, or add one to a mixed five-pack, and judge it yourself.

The name carries no ice or menthol tag. Elsewhere in this line, cooling flavours are labelled as such, for example Cherry Ice, Peach Ice, Grape Ice and Classic Menthol, so the absence of that wording suggests Rainbow Burst is not built around a cold finish. If you want a chilled exhale, one of those will serve you better. If you prefer a warmer, rounder fruit profile, the lack of cooling counts in this flavour's favour.

Sweetness is the other variable. Candy-style blends sit at the sweeter end of the spectrum, and some adults find that tiring after a few hours, especially at 20mg where throat hit and sugar together can feel heavy. Others enjoy the richness and reach for it all day. Pairing it with something sharper from the same range, such as Lemon Lime or Red Sour Raspberry, gives you a pod to switch to when the sweetness starts to feel like too much.

Flavour fade is normal over the life of any pod. The first few days tend to be the most vivid, then the taste flattens gradually as the wick dries out. A muted or slightly scorched taste means the pod is done, and pushing on with it only produces a harsh draw. Swap it for a fresh one and the flavour comes straight back, which is the clearest sign the pod rather than the device was the problem.

Who this pod suits, and who should skip it

Plenty of adults who relied on single-use devices have moved to pod systems since the UK ban on disposables came into force in June 2025, and that group is the obvious audience here. If you got used to the ease of disposable-style vapes but want something where you replace a pod rather than the whole device, this format fits. Rainbow Burst in particular suits people who like their flavours sweet, fruity and uncomplicated.

It also fits adults who already smoke and want a more predictable routine around nicotine. Fixed strengths, sealed pods and no maintenance appeal to people who do not want a hobby, just a dependable product, and pod-and-device combinations are popular with adults switching from smoking for exactly that reason.

It is a poor fit in a few situations. If you have never used nicotine, this is not a product to try out of curiosity: nicotine is addictive, and these pods are intended only for adults who already smoke or vape. If you like to adjust airflow, mix your own strengths or fill your own tanks, a closed pod will frustrate you, and a refillable setup would suit you better. And if you want a very long run between purchases, a larger-capacity device may serve you better than swapping small pods.

Flavour variety is another consideration. Because each pod holds a single flavour, people who like to rotate often buy several at once. Rainbow Burst works well as the sweet anchor in a mixed bundle alongside a mint or a sour fruit, and with more than thirty flavours in this line you are never forced to commit to one profile for the whole month.

Finally, think about how you actually vape across a day. If you take short bursts at set moments, a pod will last noticeably longer than it would for someone vaping continuously. Light users often find a pod stretches a surprisingly long way, which is where the weekly cost works out lower than the per-pod price suggests. Heavy users will go through them faster and should lean on the multibuy to keep the unit price down.

The specifications and numbers on the listing

Numbers first, because they are the part you can check. The price is £5.99 for one pod. The listing shows two strengths, 10mg and 20mg, both nicotine salt. The puff rating is 10,000. The multibuy is five for £25, which we work through in the cost section. Everything else a spec sheet might normally list, such as battery capacity or coil resistance, belongs to the device rather than to this pod, and we do not state figures that the listing does not provide.

• Format: prefilled replacement pod, nicotine salt
• Price: £5.99 per pod
• Strengths: 10mg or 20mg
• Rated puffs: 10,000
• Multibuy: five for £25
• Legal limits: the 2ml pod capacity and 20mg nicotine ceiling apply to products of this type in the UK

The 10,000 puff figure deserves a straight explanation. It is a rating, and it puts this pod in the same class as the other products in our 10,000 puff vapes collection. Brands measure puff counts under controlled machine conditions, with a fixed draw length and rhythm, and real people do not vape like a machine. A relaxed, short-draw user might get more than the nominal figure, while a long-draw heavy user might get far fewer. Because UK pods are limited to 2ml, the rating should be read as a comparison label for the line, not a guarantee about a single pod.

So what does the label tell you? Mainly that this pod sits in the higher-capacity tier of its range, and that it can be compared like for like with other products carrying the same rating, as long as you remember that no two brands measure identically. It is a useful shorthand for sorting a crowded market. It is not a substitute for your own experience, which is the only number that ever matters to your wallet.

The 20mg figure is the legal maximum for nicotine strength in the UK, which is why the strongest option on this listing stops there. It is a rule rather than a design choice, and no compliant UK pod will go above it.

Fitting a fresh pod and the first few draws

A fresh pod needs about a minute before you use it. The liquid has to travel from the reservoir into the wick, and if you draw straight away the coil can heat a dry or half-wet wick, giving a burnt or empty taste on the first pulls. A little patience at the start protects the pod from damage that cannot be undone later.

Here is the usual sequence:

• Check the pod is the right type for your device. Pods are not universal between brands, or even between product lines.
• Remove any seal, cap or film from the mouthpiece and the base if the packaging has them.
• Press the pod firmly into the device until it seats. Most click into place or sit flush when they are in properly.
• Wait around a minute so the wick can saturate.
• Take a few gentle, short draws before settling into your normal pace.

Short, gentle draws at the start do more for a pod than anything else. Long, hard pulls on a pod that has not fully wetted push the coil past what the wick can keep supplied. The same logic applies later in the pod's life: if you chain vape, the wick may not refill quickly enough between draws, and the taste turns thin or sharp. Pausing between puffs keeps the flavour consistent from the first day to the last.

Pods are sealed against leaks at the factory, but small amounts of condensation can collect around the mouthpiece. Wipe it with a dry cloth if so. Do not squeeze the pod to force more vapour out, and do not try to open it and refill it. Prefilled pods are designed to be replaced, and tampering can damage them or cause leaks that ruin the device contacts.

If you are switching from another brand or flavour, give your palate a day or two. A new flavour often tastes odd for the first session simply because your taste buds are still adjusting to the last one. Once you have a rhythm, a pod change takes seconds, which is the other quiet advantage of this format over anything involving a bottle and a tank.

Choosing between 10mg and 20mg strength

How strong is strong enough? There is no universal answer, but there is a sensible way to work it out. Nicotine strength should reflect what you currently get from your cigarettes or your previous vape, not what you think you ought to be using. The two options on this listing, 10mg and 20mg, sit at the middle and the top of what UK law permits in a pod product. Because the pod uses nicotine salt chemistry, both feel smoother than the numbers might suggest.

• 20mg: the firmest throat hit and the highest nicotine delivery. It suits heavier smokers moving across, and anyone who finds lower strengths leave them reaching for the device every few minutes.
• 10mg: a gentler, more moderate option. It suits lighter smokers, people who find 20mg harsh, and anyone who simply prefers a softer hit.

A common mistake is to pick 10mg to be cautious, then end up vaping constantly because the pod is not satisfying. That drains pods faster and costs more over a week. The opposite mistake is to choose 20mg out of habit, find it too sharp, and spend the day coughing through it. Both are easy to fix by changing strength on your next order, so do not agonise over the first choice.

Think too about how strength interacts with a sweet flavour. Candy-style profiles like Rainbow Burst can mask throat hit slightly, which makes 20mg feel easier going down than it would on a menthol or tobacco flavour. That is one reason adults sometimes inhale more than they intended. Go slowly with the first pod at any strength, and notice how you feel after an hour rather than after the first three puffs.

If you are unsure, try one pod of each. They are the same price, and having a 10mg and a 20mg in the drawer lets you match strength to the situation: higher on a long day, lower in the evening. Nicotine is addictive at any strength, so choose the one you find satisfying and no stronger, and do not use these pods at all if you do not already use nicotine.

Device compatibility, battery and charging

Pods have no battery of their own. The power comes from the device they click into, which is why a pod listing like this one never quotes milliamp-hours or charge times. Those figures belong to the hardware. What matters on the pod side is whether it physically and electrically fits the device you own.

This pod belongs to the IVG Pro 12 line, so the natural pairing is an IVG Pro 12 device. If you do not have one, browse the pod kits collection, where you will find starter devices from a range of brands, or look at the wider vape kits range for other formats. An IVG Pro 12 starter kit is listed separately within the IVG range, and it is worth reading its own page for what is in the box before ordering, since contents vary between listings.

Always check compatibility before you buy. The rule is simple: pods are not universal. A pod from one brand will not generally fit another brand's device, and even within a brand, different generations can use different connectors. The line name on the listing, IVG Pro 12, is your guide. If the pod and the device both carry that name, they are intended to go together. If you are in any doubt, ask us before you order rather than after the parcel arrives.

On the charging side, the general guidance for pod devices applies. Use the cable supplied or a reputable replacement, charge on a hard, uncluttered surface, and do not leave a device charging unattended overnight. A pod device that stops responding mid-session is usually low on battery rather than faulty, and a short charge fixes it. Never use a damaged cable, and stop using any device with a swollen, very hot or deformed casing.

A practical habit is to keep a spare pod and your charging cable together. Running out of liquid and running out of battery tend to happen at the same inconvenient moment, and having both sorted in one bag means the swap takes under a minute. That alone is a decent argument for buying pods in fives rather than singles.

Storing spares and preventing leaks

Most leaking and flavour complaints trace back to storage rather than the product itself. Pods are sealed, but they are not impervious to heat, pressure or rough handling, and a few simple habits keep them in good order for months.

• Store spares upright. Lying a pod on its side lets liquid pool around the coil and the airway.
• Keep them out of direct sunlight, away from radiators and out of a hot car. Heat thins the liquid and makes leaks far more likely.
• Avoid extreme cold as well. A pod that has spent a night in a freezing bag will vape thin at first, so let it come up to room temperature.
• Keep them in the original packaging or a small case, so the mouthpiece is not squashed or clogged with pocket lint.
• Keep pods away from children and pets. Nicotine liquid is poisonous if swallowed.

Shelf life is another point people overlook. E-liquid does not spoil dramatically, but over a long period the flavour can dull and the liquid can darken slightly. Rotate your stock so the oldest pods are used first, and avoid stockpiling more than you will realistically use over the next few months.

Air travel needs a sentence of its own. Pressure changes in an aircraft cabin can push liquid out of a full pod, so carry spares in a sealed bag and fit one only once you have landed. Check your airline's rules too, because devices with lithium batteries generally have to travel in cabin baggage rather than the hold.

When you dispose of a spent pod, do not bin it loose. It contains residual liquid, plastic and a metal heating coil, so recycle it through a vape recycling point or a council scheme where one exists. Many local authorities and some retailers accept used pods, and a small bag kept by the bin makes the habit easy to maintain. Do not put pods in household recycling bins, as the residual nicotine liquid makes them unsuitable.

Pros, cons and fixing common problems

Here is the balanced view, without the sales gloss. On the positive side:

• Nothing to fill, prime or maintain, so it suits anyone who wants simple.
• Two strengths cover the practical range from moderate to firm.
• A candy-fruit flavour that is easy to like and does not rely on a menthol finish.
• Priced at £5.99, with a multibuy that brings the unit cost to £5.00.
• A sealed design that makes less mess than a refillable tank.

And the points to weigh up before you commit:

• It only works with a compatible device, so it is not a standalone purchase.
• Sweet profiles can tire the palate over a long day.
• The 10,000 puff rating is a class label, so real pod life varies a lot with how you vape.
• You cannot change the liquid or the strength part-way through a pod.
• Spent pods have to be recycled responsibly, which is an extra step.

When something does go wrong, the cause is usually simple:

• Burnt or muted taste: the pod is likely spent, or the wick is not keeping up. Wait a few seconds between draws, and if the taste does not recover, replace the pod.
• No vapour: check the pod is fully seated, check the battery level, and make sure any seal or film has been removed.
• Gurgling or liquid at the mouthpiece: wipe the mouthpiece clean and take a few gentle, short draws rather than hard ones until it clears.
• Leaking: usually heat, or storage on its side. Wipe the pod and the device contacts dry before you use them again.

If a pod arrives faulty, or you simply cannot get it working, get in touch with us with your order number and a clear description or photo of the problem, and we will look into it.

Cost per week and the multibuy maths

Price per pod is the figure on the label, but cost per week is the one that affects your budget. A single pod costs £5.99. Under the five for £25 offer, five pods come to £25 instead of £29.95, a saving of £4.95, and the unit price drops to £5.00. A single pod on its own does not reach the £20 free delivery threshold, so a multibuy usually makes more sense than a lone pod.

Because the offer is labelled across the qualifying range, mixing flavours is the usual way to use it. Rainbow Burst alongside a mint, a sour fruit and a menthol makes a rotation that avoids flavour fatigue. The basket will confirm whether the offer has applied before you pay, so check the total on the final screen rather than assuming.

Now the weekly cost. The sums below are illustrative rather than predictions, since your use will differ from anyone else's. At the £5.00 multibuy price:

• A pod that lasts you three days costs about £1.67 a day, or £11.67 a week.
• A pod that lasts five days costs £1.00 a day, or £7.00 a week.
• A pod that lasts a full week costs about 71p a day, or £5.00 a week.

Set those figures against whatever you currently spend on cigarettes or your previous vape, using your own numbers rather than anyone's average. The comparison is the useful part, and it only takes one pod's worth of tracking to make it.

There are other ways to keep the bill down. Check vape deals for current offers across the shop, and combine pods with other purchases so you pass the free delivery line in a single order. Buying only what you will use within a few months also avoids the stockpile problem we mentioned in the storage section.

One honest caveat: a cheaper-per-puff product is not always cheaper per week. If a high-rated pod drains faster because of how you vape, it still costs what it costs. Track a pod or two, work out your own number, and the buying decision becomes easy.

Delivery, age checks and returns

Orders are age-checked before they ship, because every product here is strictly for adults aged 18+. Our age verification page explains the process. This is a legal requirement and not something we can waive, and an order that cannot be age-verified will not be dispatched, so it is worth completing any check promptly.

Delivery is free across the UK once the basket passes £20. Orders placed before 4pm on a working day leave us that afternoon, while later orders go out the next working day. Carrier details, timings and charges for smaller baskets are set out on the shipping page, so it is worth a quick read if you are ordering against a deadline or running low on pods.

If something arrives damaged, wrong or faulty, tell us quickly with your order number and a photo of the problem. Please keep the packaging until it is resolved, and avoid using a product you believe to be faulty beyond what is needed to check it. Resolving a problem is always quicker when we can see what you are looking at.

On authenticity, stock is sourced through UK distribution and supplied genuine. Counterfeit pods exist in the wider market, particularly on marketplaces and social media listings, and they are a real concern because their contents are unregulated. Buying from an established UK retailer, checking packaging and batch codes, and being suspicious of prices far below normal all help.

Before you pay, check three things: that the flavour reads Rainbow Burst, that the strength is the one you want, and that the quantity is right. Strength is chosen on the product page, and a mix-up there is the most common avoidable error. A thirty-second check at the basket beats a week waiting for a replacement.