#25 Electrode - Base Set 2 (base4)
Electrode is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 80 HP, featuring a retreat cost of one Colorless energy. It possesses the Buzzap ability, allowing it to knock out itself and attach to another Pokémon as an Energy card of a chosen type, providing 2 Energy. The card’s attack, Electric Shock, costs three Lightning energy and deals 50 damage, with a 50% chance to harm itself. It has a Fighting weakness that doubles its damage. The card is part of the Base Set 2 series, released in February 2000, and is illustrated by artist Keiji Kinebuchi. Its flavor text describes storing electrical energy under high pressure, often leading to spontaneous explosions. Electrode’s design emphasizes its role as a volatile, energy-based Pokémon with unique strategic utility.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Rare
Artist
Keiji Kinebuchi
Release Date
2/24/2000
Base Set 2
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