Question 1

What is the current market value of Electrode #21?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Electrode in Base at roughly $5.02. Week-over-week movement is lower by 26.9%. It is currently 30.4% below the 30-day average of $7.22. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $5.00 to $8.92 (78% spread), a high-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Rare.

Question 2

Is Electrode #21 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The market retraced 26.9% this week, and current pricing sits 44% below its recent high watermark. Observed 90-day bounds of $5.00 and $8.92 create a 78% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($7.22), the card is trading 30.4% lower. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

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. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Electrode cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Electrode checklist helps contextualize this specific Electrode print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.22 to $21.23 (9550% spread). The current card sits -40% versus the sampled alternative average of $8.40. Notable alternatives include Electrode #18 (Jungle) at $21.23, Electrode #2 (Jungle) at $21.23, Electrode #25 (Base Set 2) at $4.09, and Electrode #22 (Legendary Collection) at $2.60.

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.

Electrode #21

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