Dark Electrode Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Dark Electrode from the Team Rocket Returns set is a Rare Holo card numbered 4. With 70 HP, the Poké-Power Darkness Navigation, and the attack Energy Bomb, it blends power and strategy for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Dark Electrode
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Voltorb)
• Types: Lightning, Darkness
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Poké-Power: Darkness Navigation — allows attaching a Darkness or Dark Metal Energy from the deck if no Energy is attached.
• Attack: Energy Bomb — deals 30 damage and lets you move all Energy cards attached to Dark Electrode to your Benched Pokémon.
• Card ID: ex7-4
• Set Code: ex7

Key Printings

The key printing of Dark Electrode is from the Team Rocket Returns set, identified as card number 4. It is a Rare Holo card, making it a desirable piece for collectors focusing on holofoil rarity and the ex series.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants. It is uniquely identified by its set code (ex7), card number (4), and illustrator (Kouki Saitou). The card’s dual Lightning and Darkness typing and its Poké-Power “Darkness Navigation” are distinctive features.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.
This Pokémon is both Lightning and Darkness type, with a Fighting weakness and a retreat cost of 1. Its Poké-Power offers strategic energy attachment, but it cannot be used if Dark Electrode is affected by a Special Condition.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil surface and maintain card condition, store Dark Electrode in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, and keep it in a temperature-controlled environment to prevent warping.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns (ex7): The sole known printing of Dark Electrode, featuring its rare holofoil finish and unique dual-type mechanics. This set is notable for its dark-themed Pokémon and strategic energy manipulation abilities.