Dark Electrode
Team Rocket Returns · 4/109 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
4/109
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dark Electrode Worth?
Dark Electrode (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Team Rocket Returns, card number 4/109. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dark Electrode (Team Rocket Returns, 4/109) is worth around $49.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $49.99, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $8.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $49.99, Lightly Played $38.89, Moderately Played $34.93, Heavily Played $19.99, Damaged $8.99 — 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 $430.69 — about 8.6x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $113.50.
Is It Worth Grading Dark Electrode?
Grading Dark Electrode can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($49.99) and a PSA 10 ($430.69) is about $380.70 — a 8.6x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $113.50, CGC 10 $199.00, CGC 9.5 $135.00. 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 | DAMAGED | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $54.89 | $54.89 | $54.89 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $34.82 | $34.82 | $34.82 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $135.00 | $135.00 | $135.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $430.69 | $430.69 | $430.69 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $12.27 | $12.27 | $12.27 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 7 5 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $91.00 | $91.00 | $91.00 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $113.50 | $113.50 | $113.50 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $8.99 | $8.99 | $8.99 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $38.89 | $38.89 | $38.89 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $34.93 | $34.93 | $34.93 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 8 |
Is Dark Electrode a Good Buy?
Holos like Dark Electrode 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's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
