Electabuzz – Wizards Black Star Promos (#46)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Electabuzz (#46) is a Promo card from Base - Wizards Black Star Promos released in 1999. It showcases artwork by Miki Tanaka and the Lightning Rod attack, 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.). TCGplayer market price sits around $19.32, Cardmarket average sale is €29.82, Floor listings start near €18.90.
- TCGplayer market price: $19.32
- Cardmarket trend price: €48.89
- Recent low listing: €18.90
Card Details
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- 46
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Miki Tanaka
- HP
- 60
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Electivire
Attacks & Strategy
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Lightning Rod
[Lightning]
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.) -
Lightning Bolt
[Lightning, Lightning]
— 10
This attack does 20 damage to any Pokémon with a Lightning Rod marker on it. Apply Weakness and Resistance.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Electabuzz from Wizards Black Star Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 1999, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Miki Tanaka.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Electabuzz 46 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Electabuzz's Lightning Rod for Lightning energy. Special effect: Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon and put a Lightning Rod marker on it. (A Pokémon can have only 1...
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizards Black Star Promos #46 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Promo | $19.32 |
�📦 Wizards Black Star Promos Set Context
This Electabuzz is part of the Wizards Black Star Promos expansion , released as part of the Base series in 1999.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Miki Tanaka, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Electabuzz card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Promo cards from Wizards Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Miki Tanaka resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Electabuzz 46 was released in 1999 in the Wizards Black Star Promos expansion. This set is part of the Base series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Miki Tanaka. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Wizards Black Star Promos is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Electabuzz with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Electabuzz card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Electabuzz works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.