Dark Electrode
Dark Electrode is a Uncommon Pokémon TCG printing from Team Rocket (#34). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.60 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2000. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Dark Electrode suits collectors working on Team Rocket who need the Uncommon slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Dark Electrode from Team Rocket?
Dark Electrode is a Pokémon card in Team Rocket numbered 34. Some researchers hypothesize that Electrode may actually be a form of energy instead of having an actual body. National Pokédex #101. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Dark Electrode worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.60 for Dark Electrode. Low and high spread runs $0.50 to $19.98. Per-finish references: unlimited: $1.60; 1stEdition: $4.00. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Team Rocket |
|---|---|
| Number | 34 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $1.60 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €4.98 |
| unlimited | $1.60 |
| 1stEdition | $4.00 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 60 |
|---|---|
| Types | Lightning |
| Evolves from | Voltorb |
| Rolling Tackle | Colorless 10 |
| Energy Bomb | LightningLightning 30 Take all Energy cards attached to Dark Electrode and attach them to your Benched Pokémon (in any way you choose). If you have no Benched Pokémon, discard all Energy cards attached to Dark Electrode. |
| Weakness | Fighting ×2 |
How collectible is Dark Electrode?
Dark Electrode is listed as Uncommon in Team Rocket. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Dark Electrode?
Catalog fields: set Team Rocket, rarity Uncommon. Illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Dark Electrode from Team Rocket should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Dark Electrode is catalogued as Uncommon printing in Team Rocket, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $1.60 across finishes (unlimited: $1.60; 1stEdition: $4.00).
- Illustrator Ken Sugimori has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $1.60 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Dark Electrode worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $1.60 for ungraded Dark Electrode from Team Rocket. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Dark Electrode from?
Dark Electrode is listed in Team Rocket (Base) as card #34. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Dark Electrode?
Our catalog lists Dark Electrode as Uncommon in Team Rocket. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Dark Electrode good for collectors or players?
Dark Electrode includes gameplay stats in Team Rocket. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Dark Electrode?
Finish variants of Dark Electrode carry separate market listings. unlimited: $1.60; 1stEdition: $4.00 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.
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