Electivire – Destined Rivals (#212)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Electivire (#212) is an Ultra Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - Destined Rivals released in 2025. It showcases artwork by PLANETA Mochizuki and the Dual Bolt attack, This attack does 50 damage to 2 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $2.16, Cardmarket average sale is €2.86, Floor listings start near €1.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $2.16
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.65
- Recent low listing: €1.50
Card Details
- Set
- Destined Rivals
- Card Number
- 212
- Rarity
- ✨ Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 PLANETA Mochizuki
- HP
- 280
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation I ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Dual Bolt
[Lightning, Colorless]
This attack does 50 damage to 2 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) -
High-Voltage Press
[Lightning, Lightning, Colorless]
— 180+
If this Pokémon has at least 2 extra Energy attached (in addition to this attack's cost), this attack does 100 more damage.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (60.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Electivire from Destined Rivals (Ultra Rare) represents a premium addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2025, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator PLANETA Mochizuki.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Electivire 212 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark I, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Electivire's Dual Bolt for Lightning + Colorless energy. Special effect: This attack does 50 damage to 2 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for...
Stats Overview: 280 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destined Rivals #212 ← Current | 280 | 2 attacks | Ultra Rare | $2.16 |
�📦 Destined Rivals Set Context
This Electivire is part of the Destined Rivals expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2025. As a Ultra Rare card, it represents one of the premium pulls from this set.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by PLANETA Mochizuki, 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 Electivire card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 3-6x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 3-5x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Premium rarity card in Near Mint+ 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
- Ultra Rare cards from Destined Rivals are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by PLANETA Mochizuki 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: Electivire 212 was released in 2025 in the Destined Rivals expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by PLANETA Mochizuki. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Rarity & Collectibility: As a Ultra Rare card, this Electivire is among the premium chase cards from Destined Rivals. These premium versions typically hold value better than common printings.
Set Popularity: Destined Rivals is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Electivire with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Electivire card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Magnetic holders recommended
- 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: Electivire works best in Lightning type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.