Electrode #27
📉 Dip AlertElectrode #27 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $70.65, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Electrode #27 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Electrode at a glance
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Current TCGplayer market value $70.65 (Reverse Holofoil).
- From Emerald (EX), released 2005.
- Cardmarket trend price €0.33.
- Recent averages: €0.27 (7d), €0.48 (30d).
Electrode price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Electrode #27.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $37.95
- Mid
- $69.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.71
- Mid
- $1.51
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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Is this Electrode a good deal?
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About Electrode #27
Printed as #27 in Emerald, Electrode belongs to the EX series and dates to 2005. A Lightning-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $70.65, with listings from $37.95 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Emerald
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #27 / 106
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Voltorb
- Pokédex
- #101
- Released
- 2005/05/09
Electrode attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Electrode #27 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thundershock
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Speed Ball
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Electrode price analysis
What drives the current market value of Electrode #27.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($70.65), Normal ($1.55) — 2 versions in total.
A $70.65 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $70.65 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket values Electrode at a trend of €0.33, an average sold price of €0.40 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Electrode price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.27, 43.7% below the 30-day average of €0.48.
Latest daily average €0.64 against a trend price of €0.33.
Electrode has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $70.65 to $70.65; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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.
On a $70.65 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $60.99 via eBay's default tier, $61.34 on TCGplayer, $66.77 on Cardmarket, $62.65 on Whatnot and $70.65 selling directly — a $9.66 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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
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Should you grade Electrode?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Electrode #27 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $70.65 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $144.39 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $21.46. You need a graded sale of $116.63 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $55.12 (49.8% 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 Emerald
Within Emerald it is the #35 most valuable of 103 tracked cards; the set median is $47.75.
It sits in the top 67% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Rayquaza (#9), valued at $1,078.45.
What makes Electrode valuable
- The Masakazu Fukuda artwork gives Electrode appeal beyond pure playability.
- Classic-era cards like Electrode (2005) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- At $70.65 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- At Uncommon rarity, Electrode is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Electrode is a Lightning card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Electrode
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.27 and €0.48) to time entries and exits.
- For Electrode, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $70.65 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $70.65 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Electrode can realise well above the $37.95 low end.
Electrode value questions
What is Electrode #27 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $70.65 (low $37.95, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.33.
Is Electrode a good investment?
The card is softening on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Electrode?
Electrode is a Uncommon card from Emerald (EX series, 2005). 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 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($70.65), Normal ($1.55). 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 $70.65. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Electrode?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda also matters to collector demand.
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