Electrode #21
📉 Dip AlertElectrode is card #21 from Base Set, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $8.78 for its Normal printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Electrode #21 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Electrode at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €7.84.
- Recent averages: €9.31 (7d), €8.56 (30d).
- Set: Base Set (Base, 1999).
- Live market value $8.78 for the Normal print.
- Rare rarity.
Electrode price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Electrode #21.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.00
- Mid
- $5.85
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Electrode a good deal?
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About Electrode #21
Card #21 of Base Set is Electrode, a vintage-era Pokémon card from the Base series (1999). The card carries 80 HP and Lightning typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Keiji Kinebuchi illustrated this card. Its Normal printing is priced near $8.78, with listings from $3.00 to —.
“It stores electrical energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation.”
Printed flavour text on the Base Set #21 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Base Set
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #21 / 102
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Keiji Kinebuchi
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Voltorb
- Pokédex
- #101
- Released
- 1999/01/09
Electrode attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Electrode #21 — the playability layer behind the price.
Buzzap
At 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 Shock
Flip a coin. If tails, Electrode does 10 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Buzzap
- Attacks
- 1
Electrode price analysis
What drives the current market value of Electrode #21.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Normal ($8.78) — 1 version in total.
At $8.78 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $8.78 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Electrode trends at €7.84 on Cardmarket (avg sold €8.28, lowest NM €0.40).
Electrode price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €9.31 against a 30-day average of €8.56 (+8.8%).
Latest daily average €7.50 against a trend price of €7.84.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $8.78–$9.70. The most recent snapshot of $8.78 sits 0% up that range, 9.5% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Recorded volatility runs near 4% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 9.5% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Electrode?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $8.78 market translates to a net of about $7.32 (eBay), $7.36 (TCGplayer), $7.99 (Cardmarket), $7.52 (Whatnot) or $8.78 (direct). That $1.46 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Electrode #21.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Electrode?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Electrode #21 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Electrode #21.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $8.78 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $54.76 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-55.1% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Electrode within Base Set
Within Base Set it is the #23 most valuable of 32 tracked cards; the set median is $15.19.
That is 42% below the middle of the set — a top-31% position.
The set's top card is Charizard (#4), valued at $954.65.
What makes Electrode valuable
- At Rare rarity, Electrode is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Electrode is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Keiji Kinebuchi illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- With steady supply, Electrode is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Vintage (1999) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
Buying & selling Electrode
- Base Set was released in 1999; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€9.31 and €8.56) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $8.78 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Electrode, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Electrode has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Electrode value questions
How much is Electrode worth?
Electrode trades near $8.78 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $3.00–—; Cardmarket shows €7.84.
Is Electrode a good investment?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the vintage-era Base set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Electrode?
Electrode is a Rare card from Base Set (Base series, 1999). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Electrode?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($8.78). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Electrode sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $8.78. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Electrode cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi also matters to collector demand.
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