Unlimited
How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.
All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.
01Card Stats
Stage 1 (evolves from Voltorb)
HP
90
TypeLightning
RarityRare Secret
IllustratorRyo Ueda
WeaknessFighting ×2
Retreat●
SetChilling Reign
Released2021
02Editions and Print Runs
Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.
04Variants and Foiling
- Rarity tiers
- Rare Secret
- Foiling
- Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
- Alt art / specials
- Secret rare (numbered beyond the printed set total) — the chase variant of this set.
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
| Holo | ~$15 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings. |
|---|
TCGplayer market is an asking-price proxy and can run above realized eBay sold prices; verify against recent solds before buying or selling.
Looking to buy this card?
These links may earn HoloHaul a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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.
- Secret rare numbered beyond the printed set total — the scarce chase card of its set.
- Required for any complete Electrode master set across eras.
- Collectors of the Chilling Reign set need this card to finish it.
08Competitive Playability
Tier: Niche
Stage 1 Electrode with 90 HP; top attack near 100 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.
09Card Moves and Abilities
Ability: Buzzap Generator
Once during your turn, if this Pokémon is on your Bench, you may search your deck for up to 2 Lightning Energy cards and attach them to your Lightning Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck. If you searched your deck in this way, this Pokémon is Knocked Out.
Electric Ball
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- 1
10Grading and Population
PSA 10 estimate: Modern ultra/secret rare; PSA 10 populations are moderate and grading is common for higher-value pulls.
Holo scratching and centering are the usual downgrade culprits; graded gem-mint copies trade above raw.
Other graders: CGC and BGS both grade modern ultra-rares; PSA leads on resale liquidity.