Electrode #2
Electrode #2 sits in the Base series and carries a live market value of $69.49, 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Electrode #2. Sell on your own schedule.
Electrode at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Current TCGplayer market value $69.49 (1st Edition Holofoil).
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- No published price history.
- Jungle, Base series, 1999.
Electrode price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Electrode #2.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $45.69
- Mid
- $79.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $14.78
- Mid
- $18.48
- High
- —
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About Electrode #2
Printed as #2 in Jungle, Electrode belongs to the Base series and dates to 1999. A Lightning-type (90 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita; the 1st Edition Holofoil printing sits around $69.49, spanning $45.69–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Jungle
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #2 / 64
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Voltorb
- Released
- 1999/06/16
Electrode attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Electrode #2 — the playability layer behind the price.
Tackle
Chain Lightning
If the Defending Pokémon isn't Colorless, this attack does 10 damage to each Benched Pokémon of the same type as the Defending Pokémon (including your own).
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Electrode price analysis
What drives the current market value of Electrode #2.
There are 2 tracked printings here — 1st Edition Holofoil at $69.49, Unlimited Holofoil at $28.30.
A $69.49 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $69.49 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket does not list Electrode, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Electrode price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Electrode has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $69.45 to $69.49; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded 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.
Selling Electrode at $69.49 nets roughly $59.98 on eBay, $60.33 on TCGplayer, $65.67 via Cardmarket, $61.62 on Whatnot or $69.49 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $9.51.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Electrode #2.
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 #2 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 $69.49 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $141.37 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $20.45. You need a graded sale of $115.47 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $53.66 (49.0% 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 Jungle
By market value Electrode sits at #16 of 33 in Jungle (set median $25.32).
It sits in the top 55% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Snorlax (#11), valued at $445.14.
What makes Electrode valuable
- Priced at $69.49 with thin supply, Electrode sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- As a 1999 vintage card, Electrode benefits from a finite, shrinking supply of raw copies.
- Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Electrode is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Electrode is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Electrode
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Electrode can realise well above the $45.69 low end.
- Jungle was released in 1999; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $69.49 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the 1st Edition Holofoil market of $69.49 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Electrode can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Electrode value questions
What is Electrode #2 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $69.49 for the 1st Edition Holofoil printing, with a low of $45.69 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Should I buy Electrode?
As a vintage-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Electrode rare?
Electrode is a Rare card from Jungle (Base series, 1999). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Electrode are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: 1st Edition Holofoil ($69.49), Unlimited Holofoil ($28.30). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Electrode?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $69.49. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Electrode's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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