| Set | Base Set |
| Card number | 21 |
| Rarity | rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 80 |
| Artist | Keiji Kinebuchi |
| Released | Jan 1999 |
Electrode #21 Value (Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 5, 2026.
Electrode is a rare card from the 1999 Base Set with artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi. Currently experiencing a positive price trend, it remains affordable and popular among players and collectors alike.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $6.74 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $3.58 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €125.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €42.20 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €32.49 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 20 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $234.76 |
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Why Electrode #21 is priced where it is
Electrode #21 is a rare Pokémon card from Base Set, the Base era (1999). It ranks as number 38 by price out of 307 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 35x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -13%, from $7.73 to $6.74. The illustration is by Keiji Kinebuchi.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 10 | $71.36 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $107.05 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $20.51 | 5 |
| CGC | 7 | $30.00 | 2 |
| PSA | 10 | $234.76 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $79.23 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $45.00 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $88.03 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Electrode price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €125.00 | $6.74 |
| Sep 2026 | €100.83 | $7.31 |
| Aug 2026 | €101.29 | $7.58 |
| Jul 2026 | €106.36 | $7.12 |
| Jun 2026 | €54.75 | $5.64 |
| May 2026 | €54.50 | $5.64 |
| Apr 2026 | €52.49 | $5.64 |
| Mar 2026 | €49.99 | $5.85 |
| Feb 2026 | €51.98 | $5.72 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Electrode #21 worth on Oct 5, 2026?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $6.74, a PSA 10 sells for around $234.76 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €125.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Electrode #21 worth?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a PSA 10 Electrode #21 sells for about $234.76 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $6.74 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Electrode #21 rare?
Electrode #21 is printed at rare rarity and ranks number 38 by price among the 307 cards in Base Set. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Electrode #21 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -13% to about $6.74. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Electrode #21 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 34.8x raw ($228.02 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Electrode I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (21) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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