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Electrode-GX
Celestial Storm 172/168
- Set
- Celestial Storm
- Number
- 172/168
- Rarity
- Rare Rainbow
- Released
- 2018
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Rainbow
- Market price
- $23.52
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may attach 5 Energy cards from your discard pile to your Pokémon, except Pokémon-GX or Pokémon-EX, in any way you like. If you do, this Pokémon is Knocked Out.
Discard any amount of Energy from your Pokémon. This attack does 50 more damage for each card you discarded in this way. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
Pokémon-GX rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
Electrode-GX was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Celestial Storm in August 2018. The set was designed to introduce characters and themes from the Hoenn region, specifically focusing on the weather-trio legendary Pokémon, while simultaneously featuring powerful GX cards to impact the competitive meta. The card was illustrated by 5ban Graphics, a creative studio that has been responsible for the vast majority of GX and full-art card designs in the modern era of the game, prioritizing a clean, high-contrast aesthetic that emphasizes the holographic treatment.
The 172/168 designation marks this specific version as a Secret Rare Rainbow version, a chase variant characterized by its textured surface and monochromatic, shimmering finish. Within the competitive community, the card gained significant notoriety for its 'Extra Energy Bomb' ability, which allowed players to accelerate energy at the cost of knocking out their own Electrode-GX. This high-risk, high-reward mechanic made it a staple in specific 'stall' and 'control' deck archetypes, cementing its status as both a sought-after collectible for art enthusiasts and a functional tool for top-level tournament play.
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