Elekid Collector’s Guide: HS Triumphant Printing

Character Intro

Elekid from the HS Triumphant set is a rare card numbered 21 with 30 HP. This lively Pokémon features the ability Sweet Sleeping Face and the attack Sparking Ball, adding strategic value to any deck. Its compact design captures Elekid’s energetic spirit.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: Even in the most vicious storm, this Pokémon plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky.
• Ability: Sweet Sleeping Face — prevents all damage to Elekid by attacks while it is Asleep.
• Attack: Sparking Ball — deals 20 damage to one opponent’s Pokémon, ignoring Weakness and Resistance, and puts Elekid to Sleep.

Key Printings

This guide focuses exclusively on the Elekid card from the HS Triumphant set, identified by card number 21. It is a rare Basic Lightning-type Pokémon card with no known alternate printings or reprints.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no listed print variants for this Elekid card. Key identifiers include the set code “hgss4,” card number “21,” and the illustrator TOKIYA. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/hgss4/hgss4-21.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.
This Elekid card’s unique ability to prevent damage while Asleep and its attack that ignores Weakness and Resistance make it tactically interesting, though its low HP and sleep condition may require careful play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this rare card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or exposure to extreme temperatures to maintain the integrity of the card’s artwork and text.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HS Triumphant: This set includes the Elekid card as a rare Basic Lightning-type Pokémon, notable for its defensive Poké-Body and a disruptive attack that induces Sleep while dealing consistent damage. Release date and broader set details are unknown.