
Elekid is a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 30 HP. It is part of the HS—Triumphant set from the HeartGold & SoulSilver series, illustrated by TOKIYA. The…
Elekid is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 30 HP from the HS—Triumphant set, part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. It carries the collector number 21/102 and is classified as Rare. The HS—Triumphant set was released on November 3, 2010.
The card includes the flavor text: “Even in the most vicious storm, this Pokémon plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky.”.
Card name: Elekid
Card number: 21/102
Set: HS—Triumphant
Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Lightning
HP: 30
Artist: TOKIYA
Release date: November 3, 2010
National Pokédex number: 239
Elekid is a solid addition to the HS—Triumphant 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.
Elekid was illustrated by TOKIYA.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Elekid is about
For context, the HS—Triumphant set has a median card value near $6.50 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the HS—Triumphant set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Elekid 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 Elekid are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Elekid appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Unseen Forces 23 (around $58.43), Aquapolis 9 (around $39.28) and Neo Genesis 22 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Elekid pokémon card is a Rare card from the HS—Triumphant set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the HS—Triumphant set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Elekid is from the HS—Triumphant set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series), numbered 21/102 with the Rare rarity.
Elekid is classified as Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about
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 Elekid are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
The HS—Triumphant set was released on November 3, 2010.
Yes. Elekid appears on 10 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.