Electrode
- Set
- Base
- Number
- 21
- Illustrator
- Keiji Kinebuchi
- Energy
- Lightning
It stores electrical energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation.
Electrode - Base
Electrode is a Rare Pokémon card from the Base Pokémon TCG set, released 1999, illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. It sits at card number 21 in the Base checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 80 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare, pulled roughly 1 per pack. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $7.54, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Electrode has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#21 in Base) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 59Average
Strong era strength.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
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Other printings of Electrode
Electrode FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Electrode from Base worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $7.54. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Electrode?
This printing is a standard rare, pulled roughly 1 per pack (the card is labeled "Rare" on the checklist). Electrode has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Electrode?
Keiji Kinebuchi illustrated this card. See Keiji Kinebuchi's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Electrode released?
The Base set released in 1999. This specific card (#21 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Electrode?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Base set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.