Electrode [1999-2000] - Pokemon Base Set #21
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Electrode [1999-2000] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Base Set Electrode is famous for Buzzap, a wildly inventive Pokémon Power that lets Electrode knock itself out and become a double Energy card, making it one of the most memorable self-sacrificing effects in the earliest Pokémon TCG era.
In-Game
Because Buzzap was unusually complex for the time, this Electrode was left out of the original Game Boy Pokémon Trading Card Game adaptations, a quirky bit of history that makes the card stand out even more to vintage collectors.
Artist
Its artwork was illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, one of the early Pokémon TCG’s signature 3D-style artists whose computer-rendered cards became instantly recognizable in the first few expansions.
Set Lore
Electrode #21 comes from the original English Base Set, the very first main Pokémon TCG expansion released by Wizards of the Coast in North America, which gives this card a direct link to the hobby’s launch era.
Cultural Impact
This card’s flavor text comes from Pokémon Red and Blue, spotlighting Electrode’s explosive reputation and tying the card directly to the same Game Boy Pokédex lore that defined the franchise’s first generation.
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About Electrode [1999-2000] (Pokemon Base Set #21)
Electrode [1999-2000] 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 $15.83, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $9.99 to $17.56, with a median of $15.47.
Card details
- Card Number
- #21
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Electrode [1999-2000] from Pokemon Base Set #21?
The current market price of Electrode [1999-2000] is $15.83. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Electrode [1999-2000] from?
Electrode [1999-2000] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 21, released in 1999.
Is Electrode [1999-2000] worth grading?
Whether Electrode [1999-2000] 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 [1999-2000]?
You can buy or sell Electrode [1999-2000] 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.
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