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Electrode [1st Edition]
Pokemon Base Set•#21
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$75.23Market Price
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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.
Card Reference
About Electrode [1st Edition]
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 $75.23, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #21
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Electrode [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Electrode [1st Edition] is $75.23. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
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.
Approximately 1,500 PSA graded copies tracked.