The iconic Electrode card from the 2000 Pokémon Base Set 2, featuring its signature Buzzap ability and Lightning type.
Electrode
2000 • Pokémon • Base Set 2
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The Electrode card, numbered 25 in the Pokémon Base Set 2 released in 2000, remains a nostalgic staple for TCG enthusiasts. As a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon, it evolves from Voltorb and brings a distinct strategic element to the game through its Buzzap ability. This mechanic allows players to attach the card to another Pokémon during their turn, offering flexibility that appeals to both casual and competitive collectors. The card’s 80 HP and Electric Shock attack provide balanced gameplay, reflecting the design philosophy of the early 2000s era. For completists, this Rare card is essential for finishing the Base Set 2 expansion, which reimagines the original set with updated mechanics and art. Whether you are hunting for specific set completions or investing in classic TCG artifacts, Electrode represents a key piece of Pokémon trading card history. Its enduring popularity among fans ensures that Base Set 2 cards continue to hold relevance in the modern collecting landscape.
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Featured Subject
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Electrode
Game
Pokémon
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Rare
Keiji Kinebuchi
Card Stock
English
80
Lightning
Stage 1
Voltorb
Fighting ×2
1
101
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Ability: Buzzap
At any time during your turn (before your attack), you may Knock Out Electrode and attach it to 1 of your other Pokémon. If you do, choose a type of Energy. Electrode is now an Energy card of that type (instead of a Pokémon) that provides 2 energy. This power can't be used if Electrode is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Attack: Electric Shock (50)
Flip a coin. If tails, Electrode does 10 damage to itself.
It stores electrical energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation.