Electrode (Base Set 2 #25) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Electrode from Base Set 2 is a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon card with 80 HP. It evolves from Voltorb and features the unique Pokémon Power “Buzzap,” allowing it to be knocked out and attached as an Energy card providing 2 Energy of a chosen type. Its attack, “Electric Shock,” deals 50 damage but risks Electrode damaging itself on a tails coin flip. The card is illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi and is classified as Rare.

Key Printings

• Set: Base Set 2
• Card Number: 25
• Rarity: Rare
• HP: 80
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Voltorb)
• Abilities: Buzzap (Pokémon Power)
• Attack: Electric Shock (50 damage, with a coin flip drawback)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Flavor Text: “It stores electrical energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation.”
• Legality: unknown

Variants & Identifiers

This Electrode card has no known print variants. It can be identified by its set code “base4” and card number 25. The artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi and the Base Set 2 logo are key visual identifiers.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition of this rare card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set 2: This Electrode is part of the Base Set 2 reprint series, maintaining the classic gameplay mechanics and artwork style of the original Base Set with minor updates. It retains its unique Pokémon Power “Buzzap,” which adds strategic depth by converting Electrode into an Energy card.