Electrode #8
🔥 Hot MoveElectrode #8 sits in the E-Card series and carries a live market value of $49.99, 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.
Demand for Electrode #8 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Electrode at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €55.49 (EUR).
- 7-day average €62.16; 30-day average €47.91.
- Current TCGplayer market value $49.99 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Set: Aquapolis (E-Card, 2003).
- Rare rarity.
Electrode price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Electrode #8.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $51.99
- Mid
- $349.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $11.67
- Mid
- $24.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Electrode #8
Electrode is the #8 of 147 card in Aquapolis, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the E-Card series. A Lightning-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Shin-ichi Yoshida; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $49.99, spanning $51.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #8 / 147
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Shin-ichi Yoshida
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Voltorb
- Released
- 2003/01/15
Electrode attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Electrode #8 — the playability layer behind the price.
Super Dynamo
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Electrode is your Active Pokémon, you may flip a coin. If heads, choose a Lightning Energy card from your discard pile and attach it to 1 of your Pokémon. This power can't be used if Electrode is affected by a Special Condition.
Swift
This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Super Dynamo
- Attacks
- 1
Electrode price analysis
What drives the current market value of Electrode #8.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($49.99), Normal ($15.38) — 2 versions in total.
A $49.99 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $49.99 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Electrode trends at €55.49 on Cardmarket (avg sold €80.47, lowest NM €13.99).
Electrode price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €62.16, 29.7% above the 30-day average of €47.91.
Single-day average: €15.00; Cardmarket trend price €55.49.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $49.99–$49.99. The most recent snapshot of $49.99 sits 100% up that range.
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 · 4 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 $49.99 market translates to a net of about $43.07 (eBay), $43.32 (TCGplayer), $47.14 (Cardmarket), $44.24 (Whatnot) or $49.99 (direct). That $6.92 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 #8.
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 #8 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Electrode #8.
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 $49.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $68.73 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $95.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $17.75 (19.7% 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 Aquapolis
By market value Electrode sits at #105 of 174 in Aquapolis (set median $63.74).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 40%.
The set's top card is Houndoom (#H11), valued at $1,571.99.
What makes Electrode valuable
- Shin-ichi Yoshida illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Electrode is a Lightning card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- At Rare rarity, Electrode is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Electrode comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- A $49.99 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Electrode
- For Electrode, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Aquapolis was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Electrode has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $49.99 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€62.16 and €47.91) to time entries and exits.
Electrode value questions
How much is Electrode worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $49.99 (low $51.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €55.49.
Should I buy Electrode?
Short-term momentum is rising (+29.7%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Electrode rare?
Electrode is a Rare card from Aquapolis (E-Card series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Electrode have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($49.99), Normal ($15.38). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Electrode?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $49.99. 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 classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshida also matters to collector demand.
Other Electrode cards
Electrode appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
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