Electrode (Base Set 21) - Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokmon encyclopedia

Publish date: 2024-08-15

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Electrode LV.40
マルマイン Marumine
Lightning
ExpansionBase Set 2
RarityRare Holo
English card no.25/130
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Electrode.

Electrode (Japanese: マルマイン Marumine) is a Lightning-type Stage 1 Pokémon card. It was first released as part of the Base Set.

Card text

Base Set print

Buzzap
エネエネ
 
At any time during your turn (before your attack), you may Knock Out Electrode and attach it to 1 of your other Pokémon. If you do, choose a type of Energy. Electrode is now an Energy card (instead of a Pokémon) that provides 2 energy of that type. This power can't be used if Electrode is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
LightningLightningLightningElectric Shock
でんげき
50
Flip a coin. If tails, Electrode does 10 damage to itself.

Base Set 2 print

Buzzap
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At any time during your turn (before your attack), you may Knock Out Electrode and attach it to 1 of your other Pokémon. If you do, choose a type of Energy. Electrode is now an Energy card of that type (instead of a Pokémon) that provides 2 energy. This power can't be used if Electrode is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
LightningLightningLightningElectric Shock
でんげき
50
Flip a coin. If tails, Electrode does 10 damage to itself.

Pokédex data (Base Set and Base Set 2 prints)

LightningLightningElectrode - Ball Pokémon
No.HeightWeight
1013'11" (1.2 m)147 lbs. (66.6 kg)
Pokédex entry
It stores electrical energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation.
すこしの刺激に反応して爆発する。バクダンボールというあだなで恐がられている。

Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic print

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Once during your turn, you may Knock Out this Pokémon and attach it to 1 of your other Pokémon as a Special Energy card. While this card is attached to a Pokémon, it provides every type of Energy but provides only 2 Energy at a time. This Pokémon Power can't be used if this Pokémon is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
LightningLightningLightningThunder Jolt
でんげき
50
Flip a coin. If tails, this Pokémon also does 10 damage to itself.

Pokédex data (Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic print)

LightningLightningElectrode - Ball Pokémon
No.HeightWeight
1013'11" (1.2 m)146.8 lbs. (66.6 kg)
Pokédex entry
It stores electrical energy under very high pressure. It often explodes with little or no provocation.
すこしの刺激に反応して爆発する。バクダンボールというあだなで恐がられている。

Release information

This card was included in the Base Set, first released in the Japanese Expansion Pack. It was reprinted in the Base Set 2 expansion.

In the Scarlet & Violet Series, this card was reprinted in Holofoil for the Charizard & Ho-Oh ex deck of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic. This reprint lacks a regulation mark and is thus not legal for tournament play.

Trivia

Origin

Electric Shock's Japanese name is that of Thunder Jolt, a move in the Super Smash Bros. series. This card's English Pokédex entry comes from Pokémon Red and Blue. The Japanese entry comes from Pokémon Red and Green.

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