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Joltik [Reverse Holo]
Black & White•2012
$21.66Market Price
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Joltik [Reverse Holo] Card Facts & History
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Card History
This Dark Explorers printing is the more collectible of the set’s two English Joltik cards because #42 features the Pokémon White Pokédex flavor text and the single-attack "Static Shock" layout tied to its Japanese Dark Rush counterpart.
Artist
Miki Tanaka’s artwork places Joltik in Chargestone Cave, a memorable Unova location strongly associated with Electric-types, giving this common card a scene that instantly connects it to the Black & White games.
In-Game
Joltik itself is a Generation V Pokémon first introduced in Pokémon Black and White, so this BW-era card captures the species in the same generation that originally debuted it.
Set Lore
Dark Explorers is a Black & White expansion best known for its darker Unova lineup, and this Joltik sits inside the same checklist as chase cards like Darkrai-EX and Raikou-EX, which gives even a common reverse holo a nostalgic place in a heavyweight set.
Cultural Impact
Collectors often love Joltik because its tiny size is part of its identity in canon lore: the Pokédex describes it latching onto larger Pokémon to siphon static electricity, making this little reverse holo feel like a miniature sleeper hit in binder form.
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About Joltik [Reverse Holo]
Joltik [Reverse Holo] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Dark Explorers set, card number 42, illustrated by Miki Tanaka. This card has a Common rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Black & White era, and was released in 2012. The current market price is $21.66, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Dark Explorers
- Card Number
- #42
- Rarity
- Common
- Artist
- Miki Tanaka
- Release Year
- 2012
- Language
- English
- Era
- Black & White
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Joltik [Reverse Holo]?
The current market price of Joltik [Reverse Holo] is $21.66. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Joltik [Reverse Holo] from?
Joltik [Reverse Holo] is from the Pokemon Dark Explorers set, card number 42, released in 2012.
Is Joltik [Reverse Holo] worth grading?
Whether Joltik [Reverse Holo] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Joltik [Reverse Holo]?
You can buy or sell Joltik [Reverse Holo] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.