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Electabuzz
Platinum 128/127 • secret-rare
- Set
- Platinum
- Number
- 128/127
- Rarity
- Rare Secret
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Secret rare
- Market price
- $23.11
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage. If tails, Electabuzz does 10 damage to itself.
It loves to feed on strong electricity. It occasionally appears around large power plants and so on.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Electabuzz card numbered 128/127 was released as a secret rare in the Platinum expansion, which debuted in early 2009. This set served as the inaugural release of the Platinum Series, marking a transition from the Diamond & Pearl era and introducing the 'SP' Pokémon mechanic. The card itself features artwork by Kentkaname, who utilized the bold, high-contrast aesthetic characteristic of the late-2000s TCG era to emphasize the electric-type focus of the character.
As a secret rare, this Electabuzz was designed to be a chase card for collectors, intentionally numbered outside the standard 127-card sequence. The design reflects the broader intent of the Platinum set to revitalize interest through unique card placements and the inclusion of powerful SP Pokémon. While Electabuzz has appeared in many iterations throughout the TCG's history, this specific version is recognized by enthusiasts for its unique holographic finish and its status as a foundational piece of the Platinum collection's secret rare subset.
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