Question 1

What is the current market value of Electrode #21?

Accepted Answer

Electrode (Base) is presently valued at about $7.43 in raw condition. Compared with last week, pricing is 2.5% lower. Versus its 30-day baseline of $7.79, this card is now 4.6% lower. The 90-day window shows a floor near $6.70 and a peak around $8.26 (21% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Rare.

Question 2

Is Electrode #21 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Recent pricing has softened by 2.5% over 7 days, with the card now 10% below its 90-day high. With a 21% 90-day spread ($6.70-$8.26), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($7.79), the card is trading 4.6% lower. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +3845% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $38.72, while PSA 10 is $293.15.

Question 3

What is Electrode #21 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Electrode appears in Base, released in 1999. Card flavor text reads: "It stores electrical energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Lightning. Electrode evolves from Voltorb. Printed ability include "Buzzap". Notable move text references "Electric Shock". Fighting weakness applies to this print. The retreat cost for this card is 1. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Electrode cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Electrode printings create a useful comparison set for Electrode. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.06 and $128.99 (214883% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($24.96), this card is -70%. Notable alternatives include Electrode #H7 (Aquapolis) at $128.99, Electrode #222 (Chilling Reign) at $16.10, Electrode #134 (Paldean Fates) at $4.14, and Electrode #101 (151) at $0.29.

Question 5

What set is Electrode #21 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Base entered circulation in 1999. Base is grouped under the Base era. The checklist contains 102 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Electrode is card number 21 with a Rare designation.

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