Electrode 21/102

Name: Electrode #21 - Base | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base1-21
Price: 7.55 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Base Set Released: Jan 9, 1999

Pokémon

Lightning Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 24 packs (4.2%) Evolves From: Voltorb

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

7.55 $0.21 (2.71%)

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unlimited Shadowless

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27.27 $1.22 (4.28%)

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first Edition Shadowless

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73.81 $4.37 (5.59%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	293.15	—	x39
PSA9	38.72	—	x5.1
PSA8	36.37	26.24%	x4.8
PSA7	26.42	—	x3.5

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	208.63	12.74%	x7.7
PSA9	63.44	2.50%	x2.3
PSA8	14.17	51.21%	x0.5
PSA7	44.99	157.23%	x1.6

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,757.01	2.15%	x24
PSA9	285.33	78.68%	x3.9
PSA8	171.50	15.46%	x2.3
PSA7	93.20	23.00%	x1.3

About Electrode

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

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Electrode
National Pokédex #101
Card Number 21/102
Card RarityRare
IllustratorKeiji Kinebuchi
Release Date09/01/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Base Set
Evolves From
Voltorb
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Lightning
Health Points80 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Abilities

Pokémon Power: 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 (instead of a Pokémon) that provides 2 energy of that type. You can't use this power if Electrode is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

Attacks

Electric Shock50
Flip a coin. If tails, Electrode does 10 damage to itself.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Electrode floating joyfully, radiating a bright, colorful burst of energy that emphasizes its electric nature, while its shiny, spherical form gleams against a vibrant, dynamic background.

Playability Overview

Electrode’s unique Buzzap ability offers versatile energy acceleration but requires careful timing and health management due to its self-KO and coin flip attack risk.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Electric SurgePlace Electrode in the center of an electric-themed page. It's a great focal point for showcasing other Electric-type Pokémon. Surround it with cards that have dynamic, energetic designs to emphasize that vibrant electric vibe, like Raichu or Zapdos.Additional Binder Suggestions: Electric Field / Energetic / Bright Yellow / Shock Squad / Voltage Vortex