Electrode
Base Set · 021/102 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumber
021/102
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Electrode Worth?
Electrode is a Rare card in the Base Set set, card number 021/102. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Electrode Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Electrode (Base Set, 021/102) is worth around $6.80 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $6.80, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.24. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $6.80, Lightly Played $3.85, Moderately Played $2.31, Heavily Played $1.54, Damaged $1.24 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $165.00 — about 24x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $47.40.
Is It Worth Grading Electrode?
Grading Electrode can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($6.80) and a PSA 10 ($165.00) is about $158.20 — a 24x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $47.40, CGC 10 $40.00, CGC 9.5 $49.99. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $2.48 | $2.48 | $2.48 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.29 | $5.29 | $5.29 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.79 | $6.79 | $6.79 | 26 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.93 | $4.93 | $4.93 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 12 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $3.77 | $3.77 | $3.77 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $12.91 | $12.91 | $12.91 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $24.16 | $24.16 | $24.16 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $13.30 | $13.30 | $13.30 | 15 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $12.79 | $12.79 | $12.79 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $47.40 | $47.40 | $47.40 | 24 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 6 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.24 | $0.95 | $2.80 | 279 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.54 | $0.74 | $2.62 | 404 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.85 | $2.30 | $4.50 | 1,075 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.31 | $1.00 | $3.12 | 785 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.80 | $5.99 | $6.99 | 616 |
Is Electrode a Good Buy?
Electrode is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Electrode's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
