Electrike – EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle (#2)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Electrike (#2) is a card from EX - EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Hiroki Fuchino and the Recharge attack, Search your deck for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to Electrike. Shuffle your deck afterward..
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Card Details
- Set
- EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle
- Card Number
- 2
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hiroki Fuchino
- HP
- 50
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Manectric
Attacks & Strategy
-
Recharge
[Lightning]
Search your deck for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to Electrike. Shuffle your deck afterward. -
Quick Attack
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 10+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Electrike from EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hiroki Fuchino.
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 Electrike 2 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Electrike's Recharge for Lightning energy. Special effect: Search your deck for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to Electrike. Shuffle your deck afterward...
Stats Overview: 50 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.
� Compare Electrike Cards
Looking for other Electrike cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle #2 ← Current | 50 | 2 attacks | Common | N/A |
�📦 EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle Set Context
This Electrike is part of the EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2006.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hiroki Fuchino, 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 Electrike 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
- The illustration by Hiroki Fuchino 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: Electrike 2 was released in 2006 in the EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Hiroki Fuchino. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: EX Trainer Kit 2 Plusle 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 Electrike 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 Electrike 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: Electrike works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.