Electrode
Base Set (Shadowless) · 021/102 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
021/102
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
61
Last Updated
Mar 17, 2026
About Electrode
Electrode is a Rare card that stands out in the Base Set (Shadowless) set, numbered 021/102 in the expansion. This is the 1st_Edition variant. With a mid-range market value, Electrode is a solid addition to any collection and a card worth keeping in good condition.
Electrode Price Analysis
The current market price for Electrode from Base Set (Shadowless) is $74.90 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $78.88 to a high of $78.88. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $2,003 — approximately 26.7x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $75.00. The card has seen a -5.0% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 61 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Electrode
Professional grading is available for Electrode and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: PSA 8. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED, NEAR MINT. Grading is worth considering for this card, especially if it is in excellent condition. The price difference between ungraded and a PSA 10 can be substantial at this tier.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $33.89 | $33.76 | $33.76 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $23.32 | $22.31 | $22.31 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $18.94 | $9.49 | $9.49 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $69.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $74.90 | $78.88 | $78.88 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $49.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $47.03 | $46.86 | $46.86 | 22 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $13.50 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $100.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $4.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $59.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $74.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $36.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $34.83 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $2,003 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $92.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $69.95 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $20.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $30.21 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $75.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $36.11 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $25.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $90.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
Is Electrode a Good Investment?
Electrode carries the Rare designation, placing it in the category of cards that collectors actively seek for set completion and moderate investment. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
