Electrode [1st Edition] Pokemon Base Set #21
Raw NM
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Market$72.65
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Prices by condition
| Condition | Current price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| $72.65 | ||
| $66.84 | ||
| $47.48 | ||
| $34.52 | ||
| $20.60 |
Near Mint copies currently sell for about $72.65.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Current price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| $2,314.61 | ||
| $188.59 | ||
| $177.37 | ||
| $70.65 | ||
| $55.74 | ||
| $29.01 | ||
| $23.00 | ||
| $198.79 | ||
| $14.25 | ||
| $275.00 | ||
| $52.32 | ||
| $178.82 | ||
| $139.99 | ||
| $54.63 | ||
| $69.99 | ||
| $39.60 | ||
| $16.48 | ||
| $9.60 | ||
| $250.00 |
PSA 10 copies currently sell for about $2,314.61.
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About this card
Electrode [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Base Set Electrode is remembered for Buzzap, a famously risky Pokémon Power that lets Electrode Knock itself Out to become a double-Energy source, and Pokemon.com still highlights Base Set Electrode as an early example of a card that turned self-sacrifice into a real strategy.
Artist
This card’s explosive, off-center artwork was illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, one of the defining artists of the original Base Set era, and the same Electrode art was iconic enough to be reused years later in XY—Evolutions.
In-Game
Electrode’s ambush reputation in the original games adds extra flavor to this card, because in Pokémon Red and Blue players could encounter Electrode in the Power Plant, where it fit the series’ early theme of dangerous Poké Ball mimics.
Set Lore
As a 1st Edition card from the original Base Set, this Electrode comes from the expansion that launched the English Pokémon TCG phenomenon and remains the foundation of vintage collecting culture.
Cultural Impact
Electrode’s Pokédex identity as a volatile Pokémon that can explode with little warning makes Buzzap feel wonderfully on-brand, turning the card into a perfect cardboard expression of Electrode’s chaotic personality.
Price indexes
Price indexes follow the combined price of a group of cards over time.
Card Reference
Electrode [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #21) is worth $72.65 as of October 2026, ranked #80 of 442 priced cards in Pokemon Base Set by Raw NM market price.
Prices come from Double Holo market data, refreshed daily.
About Electrode [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #21)
Electrode [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 21. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $72.65, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo.
Check another Pokemon card's value by name, set, or number.
Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $72.22 to $75.23, with a median of $73.46.
Card details
- Card Number
- #21
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Electrode [1st Edition] price by condition
As of Oct 27, 2026, Electrode [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #21) has a market price of $72.65 in Near Mint, $66.84 in Lightly Played, $47.48 in Moderately Played, $34.52 in Heavily Played, and $20.60 in Damaged, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $73.13 and ranged from $72.22 to $73.62. Near Mint is down 1.3% from about a month ago.
Electrode [1st Edition] Near Mint price history, last 30 days
| Date | Near Mint price |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | $73.62 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $73.62 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $73.62 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $73.62 |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $73.62 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | $73.32 |
| Oct 4, 2026 | $73.32 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $73.32 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $73.32 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $73.32 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $73.32 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $73.32 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | $73.29 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | $73.29 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $73.29 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $73.29 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $73.29 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $73.29 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $73.29 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | $73.29 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | $72.22 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $72.22 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $72.65 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $72.65 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $72.65 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $72.65 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | $72.65 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | $72.65 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $72.65 |
Electrode [1st Edition] PSA 10 value
A PSA 10 Electrode [1st Edition] sells for about $2,314.61, based on Double Holo market data as of October 2026. A PSA 9 copy sells for about $188.59 as of October 2026.
Raw and graded prices come from Double Holo market data, with graded values tracking recent sales of graded copies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Electrode [1st Edition] from Pokemon Base Set #21?
The current market price of Electrode [1st Edition] is $72.65, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo. It updates daily.
What set is Electrode [1st Edition] from?
Electrode [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 21, released in 1999.
Is Electrode [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Electrode [1st Edition] 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 Electrode [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Electrode [1st Edition] 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.
How much is Electrode [1st Edition] worth in PSA 10?
Electrode [1st Edition] in PSA 10 has a market price of about $2,314.61 as of October 2026. A PSA 9 copy is worth about $188.59 as of October 2026 by comparison. Raw and graded prices come from Double Holo market data, with graded values tracking recent sales of graded copies.
How much is Electrode [1st Edition] worth by condition?
As of Oct 27, 2026, Electrode [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #21) has a market price of $72.65 in Near Mint, $66.84 in Lightly Played, $47.48 in Moderately Played, $34.52 in Heavily Played, and $20.60 in Damaged, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $73.13 and ranged from $72.22 to $73.62. Near Mint is down 1.3% from about a month ago.
Approximately 1,500 PSA graded copies tracked.
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