Dark Electrode

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Dark Electrode - Team Rocket Returns (#4)

Pokémon Stage 1 Rare Holo HP 70
TCGplayer market reference
$139.99
reverseHolofoil · 3 variants
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Number
4
Illustrator
Kouki Saitou
Energy
Lightning, Darkness
i About this card

Dark Electrode - Team Rocket Returns

Dark Electrode is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Team Rocket Returns Pokémon TCG set, released 2004, illustrated by Kouki Saitou. It sits at card number 4 in the Team Rocket Returns checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 70 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.

In collector terms, this is a holofoil rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $139.99. This is the highest available reference across the 3 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Dark Electrode has been printed 2 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#4 in Team Rocket Returns) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 80Elite

Strong market heat, grading upside. Weak icon status.

Market Heat 100

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 98

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 30

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 78

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

normal
$39.99 market
Low $65.00 Mid $65.00 High $65.00
holofoil
$94.25 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.
reverseHolofoil
$139.99 market
Low $99.99 Mid $149.99 High $199.98

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 2024m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$140
Low
$7.84
Jul 2022
High
$140
Oct 2026
Avg
$72.80
Days tracked
243
data points
Change
+833.3%
since first tracked
Tracked since Jan 1, 2021 · 243 data points

Sale History 311 sales · since 2021-01-01

PSA 10 high $299.00 PSA 9 high $99.32 Raw high $30.72
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $30.72
RAW $24.77
RAW $20.96
RAW $21.89
RAW $23.04
RAW $21.35
RAW $23.00
RAW $22.49
RAW $20.00
RAW $19.99
RAW $22.18
RAW $19.99
RAW $19.85
RAW $18.00
RAW $17.60
? Card FAQ

Dark Electrode FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Dark Electrode from Team Rocket Returns worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $139.99. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Dark Electrode?

This printing is a holofoil rare (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" on the checklist). Dark Electrode has been printed 2 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Dark Electrode?

Kouki Saitou illustrated this card. See Kouki Saitou's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.

When was Dark Electrode released?

The Team Rocket Returns set released in 2004, so this card (#4 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Dark Electrode?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is Dark Electrode legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.