Elekid #23
Elekid is card #23 from Unseen Forces, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $85.37 for its Reverse Holofoil 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.
Elekid #23 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Elekid at a glance
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Cardmarket values it at €4.32 (EUR).
- Current TCGplayer market value $85.37 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Unseen Forces, EX series, 2005.
- Recent averages: €4.20 (7d), €4.51 (30d).
Elekid price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Elekid #23.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $108.26
- Mid
- $249.54
- High
- —
- Low
- $15.00
- Mid
- $39.95
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Elekid #23
Elekid is the #23 of 115 card in Unseen Forces, a classic-era set released in 2005 as part of the EX series. It is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 50 HP, printed as Basic.
The card is illustrated by Yuka Morii and currently trades at $85.37 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $108.26 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #23 / 115
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Yuka Morii
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #239
- Released
- 2005/08/22
Elekid attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Elekid #23 — the playability layer behind the price.
Baby Evolution
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may put Electabuzz from your hand onto Elekid (this counts as evolving Elekid) and remove all damage counters from Elekid.
Magnetic Trip
If Low Pressure System is in play, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Baby Evolution
- Attacks
- 1
Elekid price analysis
What drives the current market value of Elekid #23.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($85.37), Normal ($22.11).
This $85.37 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $85.37, Elekid draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €4.32, with an average sold price of €5.71 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.20.
Elekid price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €4.20, 6.9% below the 30-day average of €4.51.
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.70, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €4.32.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $85.37–$85.37. The most recent snapshot of $85.37 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 Elekid?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Elekid at $85.37 nets roughly $73.76 on eBay, $74.19 on TCGplayer, $80.75 via Cardmarket, $75.76 on Whatnot or $85.37 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $11.61.
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 Elekid #23.
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 Elekid?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Elekid #23 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 $85.37 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $182.82 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $34.27. You need a graded sale of $131.34 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $73.69 (58.8% 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.
Elekid within Unseen Forces
Elekid ranks #36 of 138 tracked Unseen Forces cards by market value, against a set median of $51.20.
That is 67% above the middle of the set — a top-75% position.
The set's top card is Raikou Star (#114), valued at $1,600.00.
What makes Elekid valuable
- Elekid comes from the classic era (2005), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- At $85.37 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Elekid is a Lightning card with 50 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Artwork by Yuka Morii is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Elekid is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Elekid
- Bulk lots of Elekid can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Elekid can realise well above the $108.26 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $85.37 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $85.37 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Elekid, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Elekid value questions
What is Elekid #23 worth?
Elekid trades near $85.37 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $108.26–—; Cardmarket shows €4.32.
Should I buy Elekid?
The card is softening on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Elekid?
Elekid is a Rare card from Unseen Forces (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Elekid are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($85.37), Normal ($22.11). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Elekid?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $85.37. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Elekid cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Yuka Morii also matters to collector demand.
Other Elekid cards
Elekid appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
