Electrike (Crystal Guardians 52) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Electrike is a Common Pokémon card from the Crystal Guardians set, numbered 52. This card features 50 HP and attacks including Quick Blow. Its straightforward design makes it a solid choice for collectors interested in this vibrant set.

Quick Facts

• HP: 50
• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting (×2)
• Resistance: Metal (-30)
• Attacks:
• Sniff Out: Retrieve any 1 card from your discard pile to your hand (cost: 1 Colorless).
• Quick Blow: Flip a coin; if heads, deal 20 damage total (cost: 1 Lightning).
• Illustrator: Atsuko Nishida
• Rarity: Common
• Set: Crystal Guardians (ex14)
• Card Number: 52

Key Printings

This Electrike card is printed exclusively in the Crystal Guardians set, identified by set code ex14 and card number 52. It is a common rarity card, making it relatively accessible for collectors focusing on this series.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants or promotional versions of this Electrike card are known. The card can be identified by its Lightning type, common rarity, and the illustrator Atsuko Nishida’s distinctive style.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its utility lies primarily in casual or collector play due to its modest HP and simple attacks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is ideal for beginner collectors but still benefits from careful handling to maintain its artwork and edges.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crystal Guardians (ex14): Electrike appears as a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with useful discard pile recovery and a coin-flip damage attack. This set features the card with no known alternate versions or special printings.