01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Voltorb)

HP 90

TypeLightning

RarityRare Holo

Illustratorsui

WeaknessFighting ×2

Retreat●

SetVivid Voltage

Released2020

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

Holo	~$0.19 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$0.33 TCGplayer market for the reverse-holo parallel (asking-price proxy).

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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 Vivid Voltage 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 Cost: Lightning + Lightning + Colorless · 100 damage

Weakness: Fighting ×2
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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