Electrike – McDonald's Collection 2015 (#7)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Electrike (#7) is a card from Other - McDonald's Collection 2015 released in 2015. It showcases artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki and the Charge attack, Search your deck for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward..
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Card Details
- Set
- McDonald's Collection 2015
- Card Number
- 7
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Sumiyoshi Kizuki
- HP
- 60
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Manectric
Attacks & Strategy
-
Charge
[Colorless]
Search your deck for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward. - Bite [Lightning, Colorless] — 20
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Electrike from McDonald's Collection 2015 represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Sumiyoshi Kizuki.
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 7 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Electrike's Charge for Colorless energy. Special effect: Search your deck for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterw...
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Metal -20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Collection 2015 #7 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Common | N/A |
�📦 McDonald's Collection 2015 Set Context
This Electrike is part of the McDonald's Collection 2015 expansion , released as part of the Other series in 2015.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki, 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 Sumiyoshi Kizuki 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 7 was released in 2015 in the McDonald's Collection 2015 expansion. This set is part of the Other series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: McDonald's Collection 2015 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 Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ 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.