01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Voltorb)

HP 90

TypeLightning

RarityRare Holo

IllustratorAsako Ito

WeaknessFighting ×2

Retreat●

SetTeam Up

Released2019

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Rare Holo
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Non Holo	~$5.00 raw for the base card; verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$29 raw · PSA 10 ~$157 (PriceCharting realized, May 2026)

The reverse-holo parallel is the value driver on this card.

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07Why Collectors Want It

Electrode — the Ball Pokemon and final evolution of Voltorb, a Kanto-original Electric-type with the iconic Base Set Rare Holo print.
Required for any complete Electrode master set across eras.
Collectors of the Team Up set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Stage 1 Electrode with 90 HP; top attack around 50 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Electro Shaker

When you play this Pokémon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon during your turn, you may move any number of Lightning Energy from your Pokémon to your other Pokémon in any way you like.

Speed Ball Cost: Lightning + Colorless · 50 damage

Weakness: Fighting ×2
Resistance: Metal -20
Retreat cost: 1

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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