Market outlook
Stable Outlook 5/10
Post-release stabilization with minimal 30-day change (+$0.02 on mid-grades) and low sales volume (1 per day); no hype driver.
Next months. Stable $20-25 raw, slight graded uptick if set rotates
Long term. Decline to $15-20 raw as supply digests, unless art gains cult following
History
Eelektross (Japanese: Shibirudon) is a Lightning-type Stage 2 Pokémon from Generation V, evolving from Tynamo via Eelektrik. It is a serpentine, electric eel-like Pokémon known for its ability to generate electricity from its body and lack of fins or eyes, making it a unique Unova region native with significance in competitive play for its high HP and powerful attacks.
First released in the Japanese Black Bolt expansion on June 6, 2025, with the English Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt set following on July 18, 2025.
- Features artwork by Yukiko Baba for the Illustration Rare print.
- Lightning-type Stage 2 Pokémon with 160 HP, attacks include Thunder Fang (60 damage) and others.
- Part of the Black Bolt expansion focusing on Lightning-themed Pokémon.
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Ultra Rare
- Print run
- Medium
- First printed in
- Japanese Black Bolt (sv11B)
- Demand
- Low
- Supply
- Medium
- Illustration Rare pull rate approximately 1:100 packs
- Modern set with standard print run
- No special stamps or variants beyond IR
Collector notes
Condition. Check for centering issues on the vivid artwork, edge wear from thin holofoil, surface scratches on the glossy Illustration Rare finish, and print lines common in modern Pokémon cards; avoid centering under 55/45.
Storage. Store in semi-rigid or top-loader sleeves with cardboard backing in cool, dry conditions away from sunlight to prevent holo oxidation; use BCW holders for long-term display.
Authenticity. Verify holo pattern consistency, font alignment on '115/086', and black market stamp absence; use TCGPlayer ID 642568 or official Pokémon database lookup; fakes often have blurry artwork or incorrect card stock thickness.
Sources: sportscardinvestor.com, pricecharting.com, tcgplayer.com, bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net