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Electabuzz
Wizards Black Star Promos 46/53 • promo
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Number
- 46/53
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $44.71
- Artist
- Miki Tanaka
What it does
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon and put a Lightning Rod marker on it. (A Pokémon can have only 1 Lightning Rod marker on it at a time.)
This attack does 20 damage to any Pokémon with a Lightning Rod marker on it. Apply Weakness and Resistance.
Normally found near power plants, it can wander away and cause major blackouts in cities.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Electabuzz card was released in 2002 as part of the Wizards Black Star Promos set, serving as a promotional tie-in for the home video and DVD release of Pokémon 4Ever. It was distributed specifically as a mail-in offer or through select retail partnerships, intended to build anticipation for the film's debut. The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, whose signature style defined the early aesthetic of the franchise, prioritizing clean lines and character-focused compositions that mirrored the official animation models of the era.
This particular card is noted for its status as a collector's piece within the broader Pokémon Trading Card Game landscape, as it offered players a reliable Electric-type utility card during the transition between the Neo and e-Card series. Because it was tied to a specific theatrical event, it became a frequent inclusion in childhood collections. While not considered a high-value rarity, it remains a well-regarded entry in the Black Star Promo series for its clear, nostalgic illustration and its connection to the golden age of the Pokémon cinematic releases.
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