The 2004 Hidden Legends Reverse Holo Electrode #5, a Stage 1 Lightning Pokémon card featuring the unique Mass Destruction attack and artwork by Kyoko Umemoto.
Electrode
2004 • Pokémon • Hidden Legends
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Description
Released in 2004 as the fifth card in the Hidden Legends set, this Electrode card represents a distinct era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Designed by Kyoko Umemoto, the card features a Reverse Holo finish that highlights the Stage 1 Lightning Pokémon against the set's background. Electrode evolves from Voltorb and boasts 70 HP, serving as a resilient presence in gameplay. Its attack lineup includes Lightning Swift for consistent damage and the high-risk Mass Destruction move. The latter forces both Electrode and the defending Pokémon to be Knocked Out, though it fails if Special Energy is attached. This mechanical interplay makes it a memorable piece for players who appreciate strategic depth over simple power. For investors and completists, maintaining a complete set of Hidden Legends requires securing every card, including this Reverse Holo variant. The card’s identity is firmly rooted in the HL set code, distinguishing it from other Electrode iterations in later expansions. Whether you are building a vintage deck or focusing on set completion, this card offers a tangible connection to the game's history. The combination of its stage classification, type advantage, and specific attack effects defines its collector appeal independent of market fluctuations.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Electrode
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Holo Rare
Kyoko Umemoto
Card Stock
English
Reverse Holo
70
Lightning
Stage 1
Voltorb
Fighting ×2
1
101
Card Text
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Attack: Swift (30)
This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon.
Attack: Mass Destruction
Both Electrode and the Defending Pokémon are now Knocked Out. If Electrode has any Special Energy cards attached to it, this attack does nothing.
