Dark Electrode (Japanese)
Rocket Gang Strikes Back · 037/084 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
037/084
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dark Electrode (Japanese) Worth?
Dark Electrode (Japanese) (Unlimited_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Rocket Gang Strikes Back, card number 037/084. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Dark Electrode (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dark Electrode (Japanese) (Rocket Gang Strikes Back, 037/084) is worth around $31.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $31.00, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $11.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $31.00, Lightly Played $25.00, Moderately Played $11.99 — 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 $148.00 — about 4.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $32.00.
Is It Worth Grading Dark Electrode (Japanese)?
Grading Dark Electrode (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($31.00) and a PSA 10 ($148.00) is about $117.00 — a 4.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $32.00, BGS 9.5 $60.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.98 | $19.98 | $19.98 | 3 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 9 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $22.72 | $22.72 | $22.72 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $148.00 | $148.00 | $148.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 3 |
Is Dark Electrode (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Dark Electrode (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Dark Electrode (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
