
Electrode is a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon with 80 HP. It is part of the Evolutions set from the XY series, illustrated by artist Keiji Kinebuchi.…
Electrode is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the Evolutions set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 40/108 and is classified as Rare. The Evolutions set was released on November 2, 2016.
The card includes the flavor text: “It explodes in response to even minor stimuli. It is feared, with the nickname of "The Bomb Ball."”.
Card name: Electrode
Card number: 40/108
Set: Evolutions
Series: XY
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Lightning
HP: 80
Artist: Keiji Kinebuchi
Release date: November 2, 2016
National Pokédex number: 101
Electrode is a solid addition to the Evolutions set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Electrode was illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Electrode is about $0.83. Recent listings range from roughly $0.25 (low) to $4,321 (high), with a mid-point near $0.95. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Evolutions set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Evolutions set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Electrode is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
Rare cards like Electrode are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Electrode appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 22 (around $70.90), Jungle 2 (around $56.42) and Jungle 18 (around $41.29).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Electrode pokémon card is a Rare card from the Evolutions set (XY series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Evolutions set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.83; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Electrode is from the Evolutions set (XY series), numbered 40/108 with the Rare rarity.
Electrode is classified as Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about $0.83, within a recent range of roughly $0.25 to $4,321. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
Rare cards like Electrode are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
The Evolutions set was released on November 2, 2016.
Yes. Electrode appears on 34 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.