Pokemon card values › Base Set › Electrode #BS 21

Set	Base Set
Card number	BS 21
Rarity	rare
Artist	Keiji Kinebuchi
Released	Jan 1999

Electrode #BS 21 Value (Base Set)

$14.62 raw near mint

Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 5, 2026.

How much is Electrode #BS 21 worth? As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $14.62, the Cardmarket low is €13.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Electrode BS 21, a rare from the 1999 Base Set, features art by Keiji Kinebuchi. Priced on the lower end of the set, it sees activity rising alongside other rare non-holos.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$0.00
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)	€13.00
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€7.37
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€7.88
Cardmarket listings available	836

Buy / compare: TCGplayer · eBay · eBay sold · Cardmarket

Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.

Electrode #BS 21: rarity, grading and trend

Electrode #BS 21 is a rare card from Base Set, the Base era (1999). It ranks as number 142 by price out of 307 cards in the set. The illustration is by Keiji Kinebuchi.

Is it worth grading? Corners and edges are typical grading concerns. The non-holo finish limits grading premiums, though a clean PSA 10 can still enhance the card's appeal.

Electrode price history

Jul 11, 2026Low $0.00 · High $19.02Oct 5, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Oct 2026	€13.60	$0.00
Sep 2026	€12.86	$0.00
Aug 2026	€14.46	$0.00
Jul 2026	€14.37	-

Collectors aiming for full Base Set rare completion value Electrode and its distinctive Kinebuchi artwork, which differs from better-known artists in this set.

Frequently asked questions

What is Electrode #BS 21 worth on Oct 5, 2026?

As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $14.62, the Cardmarket low is €13.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Electrode #BS 21 rare?

Electrode #BS 21 is printed at rare rarity and ranks number 142 by price among the 307 cards in Base Set. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.

How do I check which printing of Electrode I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (BS 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.