Electivire – Secret Wonders (#25)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Electivire (#25) is a Rare card from Diamond & Pearl - Secret Wonders released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Discharge attack (50× damage), Discard all Lightning Energy attached to Electivire. Flip a coin for each Lightning Energy you discarded. This attack does 50 damage times the number of heads.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.69, Cardmarket average sale is €1.18, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.69
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.12
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Secret Wonders
- Card Number
- 25
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 100
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting +30
- Resistances
- Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Motor Drive
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may search your discard pile for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to Electivire. This power can't be used if Electivire is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks & Strategy
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Discharge
[Lightning, Colorless, Colorless]
— 50×
Discard all Lightning Energy attached to Electivire. Flip a coin for each Lightning Energy you discarded. This attack does 50 damage times the number of heads.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Electivire from Secret Wonders (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
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 Electivire 25 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Electivire's Discharge deals 50× damage for Lightning + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Discard all Lightning Energy attached to Electivire. Flip a coin for each Lightning Energy you disca...
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting +30 • Resistant to Metal -20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Wonders #25 ← Current | 100 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.69 |
�📦 Secret Wonders Set Context
This Electivire is part of the Secret Wonders expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, 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: 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
- Rare cards from Secret Wonders are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou 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 25 was released in 2007 in the Secret Wonders expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Secret Wonders 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 Electivire have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ 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
- 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.