Eelektross Collector’s Guide: Dark Explorers #47

Character Intro

Eelektross from the Dark Explorers set is a Rare Holo card numbered 47 with a robust 140 HP. Its standout attack, Suction Heal, adds strategic depth by sustaining board presence. The vivid artwork and solid stats make it a notable Stage 2 Lightning-type evolution.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Eelektrik)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: With their sucker mouths, they suck in prey. Then they use their fangs to shock the prey with electricity.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Dark Explorers set as card number 47. It features two attacks:
– Suction Heal: heals damage equal to the damage dealt to the opponent’s Pokémon.
– Slurp Shakedown: switches the opponent’s Active Pokémon with a Benched one and deals damage to the new Active Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants.
• Set code: “bw5”; card number: 47.
• Rarity: Rare Holo.
• Illustrator: kawayoo.
• Regulation mark: unknown; release date: unknown.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown.
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the holofoil surface by sleeving the card and keeping it away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to maintain condition and collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: Features Eelektross as a powerful Stage 2 Lightning-type with healing and switching attacks, emphasizing strategic play and durability.