Electrode Collector’s Guide: Boundaries Crossed #52

Character Intro

Electrode from the Boundaries Crossed set is an uncommon card numbered 52. With 80 HP and a straightforward design that includes Electro Ball, this card highlights Electrode’s energetic presence in battle.

Quick Facts

• HP: 80
• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Voltorb)
• Attacks: Static Shock (20 damage, Colorless cost), Electro Ball (60 damage, Lightning + 2 Colorless cost)
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Flavor Text: “It is known to drift on winds if it is bloated to bursting with stored electricity.”

Key Printings

This Electrode card is from the Boundaries Crossed set, identified by the set code bw7 and card number 52. It features no special print variants and is classified as an uncommon rarity. The artwork and design follow the Black & White series style.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Electrode card. It can be identified by its set code bw7, number 52, and illustrator Ken Sugimori’s signature style. The card’s lack of a regulation mark and the absence of a release date are notable identifiers.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Electrode card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture, and avoid bending or scratching to maintain condition and value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Boundaries Crossed (bw7): Features Electrode as a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon with solid HP and two straightforward attacks. It fits well into Lightning-themed decks but is now out of standard tournament legality. The set is known for its diverse Pokémon roster and balanced gameplay mechanics.