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Elekid
Diamond & Pearl 48/130 • uncommon
- Set
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- 48/130
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2007
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $1.79
- Artist
- Kagemaru Himeno
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may put Electabuzz from your hand onto Elekid (this counts as evolving Elekid) and remove all damage counters from Elekid.
Search your deck for a Lightning Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
It generates electricity by whirling its arms. However, it can't store the energy it makes.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Elekid card from the Diamond & Pearl expansion was released in 2007, marking the beginning of the fourth generation of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set introduced the Sinnoh region to players and collectors, transitioning the game into a new era of mechanics and aesthetics that reflected the design language of the Nintendo DS titles. As an Electric-type Pokémon, Elekid was rendered in a style consistent with the era's focus on dynamic, clean character art that aimed to bridge the gap between video game sprites and more illustrative card designs.
The card artwork was produced during a period when the Pokémon TCG was solidifying its global popularity, moving toward a more structured competitive format. While specific individual designers for common and uncommon card illustrations are often part of a larger collaborative studio process, this card is noted for its straightforward representation of the Baby Pokémon. It was received by the community as a functional utility card within the set, appreciated by players for its role in the early-game setup of the Diamond & Pearl TCG landscape.
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