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Electrode

Base Set 2#25/130BaseIllustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi

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Card identity
Base Set 2
Card name
Electrode
Collector number
25/130
Rarity
Rare
Lightning
Market overview

What is Electrode worth?

Current reference prices for this exact printing.

Prices vary by condition and finish
United States
TCGPlayer
USD
normal
$8.76
Low $2.00
High $95.23
European Union
Cardmarket
EUR
Average selling price
€2.97
Low
€0.64
Trend
€3.64
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Gameplay

Card abilities and stats

❤️ HP

80

⚡ Type

Lightning

⬆️ Evolves From

Voltorb

⚡ Abilities

Buzzap

At any time during your turn (before your attack) you may Knock Out Electrode and attach it to 1 of your other Pokémon. If you do, choose a type of Energy. Electrode is now an Energy card of that type (instead of a Pokémon) that provides 2 energy. This power can't be used if Electrode is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

Poke-POWER

⚔️ Attacks

Electric ShockLightning Lightning Lightning • 50

Flip a coin. If tails, Electrode does 10 damage to itself.

⚠️ Weaknesses

Fighting ××2

🏃 Retreat Cost

1

Collector data

Rarity, demand and print details

💎 Card Rarity & Info

RarityRare
Estimated Pull Rate~1 in 8 packs
PopularityGood Demand (60/100)
Release Year2000
IllustratorKeiji Kinebuchi

*Pull rates and print runs are estimates based on community data

🖨️ Print Information

Card Number25/130
IllustratorKeiji Kinebuchi
RarityRare
Release Year2000

👁️ Collector Interest

Good Demand
Interest Score60/100
Trend➡️ Stable
Collector Activity600+ active

Based on card value, rarity, and market activity

Flavor Text

"It stores electrical energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation."

📖 Pokédex Information

#101
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Set and related cards

📦 Set Information

SetBase Set 2
SeriesBase
Total Cards130
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Condition and reference

🔍 Card Condition Guide

Gem Mint 10Perfect centering, no flaws
Mint 9Minor off-centering or tiny speck
Near Mint 7-8Some visible wear on edges or corners
Lightly Played 5-6Noticeable wear, minor scratches

*Higher grades significantly increase card value. Always inspect under good lighting.

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