Electrode
Base Set (Shadowless) · 021/102 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
021/102
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
348
Last Updated
Feb 26, 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 Unlimited 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 $25.36 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $23.01 to a high of $23.01. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $55.52 — approximately 2.2x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $31.00. Over the past 30 days, Electrode has increased in value by +10.2%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 348 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: BGS 5, BGS 8, CGC 10, CGC 7, CGC 7 5, CGC 8, CGC 8 5, CGC 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.50 | $5.29 | $5.29 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $25.79 | $25.79 | $25.79 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 5 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $19.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $55.52 | $325.00 | $325.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $10.50 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.50 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $31.00 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.77 | $2.76 | $2.76 | 26 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $21.95 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $29.80 | $18.99 | $18.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $27.00 | $19.95 | $19.95 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $16.99 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.75 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $12.62 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $23.50 | $17.49 | $17.49 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $89.97 | $79.95 | $99.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.93 | $4.93 | $4.93 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.48 | $6.59 | $7.97 | 54 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $25.36 | $23.01 | $23.01 | 49 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $12.19 | $11.87 | $11.87 | 65 |
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 upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. 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.
