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Elekid

Sandstorm / #36/100

Elekid

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Sandstorm
Rarity (source)
Uncommon
Illustrator
Kouki Saitou
Source reference
ex2-36

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The Pokémon’s story

Elekid produces electricity by rotating its arms but still struggles to retain it. It sometimes slips into houses to feed from electrical outlets. As a storm approaches, it becomes restless; thunder excites it even more. Its cries may then surprise passersby: in the wild, they resemble children's joyful voices, according to the observer in Legends: Arceus.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Legends: Arceus warns that childlike voices heard outside during a thunderstorm may belong to Elekid. This auditory comparison accompanies another detail: it generates electricity by turning its arms, rather than depending solely on household outlets.

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Card details

HP
40
Type (source)
Lightning
Stage (source)
Basic
Pokédex number
239
Retreat cost
1 Energy
Weakness (source)
Fighting ×2

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Abilities

Baby Evolution

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Once during your turn (before your attack), you may put Electabuzz from your hand onto Elekid (this counts as evolving Elekid) and remove all damage counters from Elekid.

Attacks

Gather Energy

Cost: Lightning

Search your deck for a basic Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Normal
  • Reverse
  • normal · standard
  • reverse · standard

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