Electrode (Shining Legends 31) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Electrode from the Shining Legends set is an uncommon card numbered 31. It has 90 HP and features the attack Swift. This card offers a dynamic addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Voltorb)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -20
• Attack: Swift (60 damage) — This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Weakness, Resistance, or other effects on the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: “It explodes in response to even minor stimuli. It is feared, with the nickname of ‘The Bomb Ball.’”

Key Printings

This Electrode card is from the Shining Legends set, identified by the set code sm35 and card number 31. It is an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto. No alternate print variants are listed for this exact printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions for this Electrode card. It is uniquely identified by its set code sm35-31 and the artwork by Kyoko Umemoto. The card’s Lightning type, 90 HP, and distinctive Swift attack further define this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Electrode card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vivid artwork and structural integrity, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since it has no special print variants that might increase its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Shining Legends (sm35): This set features Electrode as a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon with a straightforward, reliable Swift attack. The card fits well into collections focusing on Sun & Moon era Pokémon, showcasing a classic Electric-type with a unique flavor text emphasizing its explosive nature.