Electabuzz, Expedition Base Set 76/165, uncommon

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Electabuzz

Expedition Base Set 76/165 • uncommon

Set: Expedition Base Set
Number: 76/165
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2002
Energy type: Electric energy
Market price: $4.42
Artist: Hiroaki Ito

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Market

What it's worth

$4.42market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$2.55 – $4.42 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Electabuzz from the Expedition Base Set marks a significant shift in Pokémon TCG history as one of the first cards to feature the e-Reader technology, which allowed players to scan the card to unlock minigames and digital data. This set is particularly notable for introducing the layout that would define the modern card frame, making this uncommon specimen a foundational piece for collectors interested in the evolution of the game's design.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyEnergy Draw

Search your deck for a basic Energy card and attach it to Electabuzz. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Cost: lightning energy colorless energyReflect Energy20

If you have any Benched Pokémon and if there are any basic Energy cards attached to Electabuzz, take 1 of those Energy cards and attach it to 1 of those Pokémon.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in 2002 as part of the Expedition Base Set, this Electabuzz card represents a significant turning point in the history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It was the first English set to utilize the e-Reader technology, featuring a dot-code strip that allowed players to scan the cards into a Game Boy Advance for mini-games or Pokédex data. The set introduced a new card layout, prioritizing readability and shifting away from the aesthetics of the original Wizards of the Coast-era designs.

The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou, a long-standing illustrator for the franchise known for his clean, dynamic style. In this depiction, Electabuzz is captured in a mid-action stance, emphasizing the character's signature electrical discharge. While the card was a common inclusion for players at the time, the Expedition set as a whole is now highly regarded by collectors for its experimental design choices and its role in bridging the gap between physical card play and the digital connectivity of the early 2000s.

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Other printings

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About

About Electabuzz

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