Electrode #21/102
Pokemon card from Base Set · released 1999-01-09
Electrode is a Rare Lightning-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 21/102 of the Base Set set (released 1999-01-09), illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$7.80 for the Normal finish, updated 2026-06-14.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $7.80 | $2.99 | $5.65 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-06-14 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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Card details
| Set | Base Set |
| Number | 21/102 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Lightning |
| HP | 80 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Voltorb |
| Artist | Keiji Kinebuchi |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal |
Attacks & abilities
Pokemon Power: BuzzapAt any time during your turn (before your attack) you may Knock Out Electrode and attach it to 1 of your other Pokémon. If you do, chose a type of Energy. Electrode is now an Energy card (instead of a Pokémon) that provides 2 energy of that type. This power can't be used if Electrode is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Electric Shock50Flip a coin. If tails, Electrode does 10 damage to itself.
Weakness: Fighting ×2 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Electrode printings
More Base Set cards
All Electrode cards · Base Set price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-06-14; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-06-14. Not official values.