Elekid Pokémon Card Guide: Cute Picks, Best Sets, and Collector Tips
Find the cutest Elekid cards: Illustration Rares, promos, and binder-ready picks across English, Japanese, and Chinese TCG sets.
2024-04-16
Popularity Rank: #557
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #574
2019 survey: #408
#557 / 1025
#0239
Elekid
Electric Pokémon
It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it charges up only a little bit.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0239
Height
0.6 m
Weight
23.5 kg
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen II
Gender ratio
75% male, 25% female
Hatch steps
Cannot breed
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium
Color
Yellow
Habitat
Grassland
Shape
Humanoid
Why collectors adore Elekid
The elevator pitch for Elekid: cute, recognizable, and worth a binder slot.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Elekid feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- Bright, sparky energy — Elekid pops on-page without needing a loud holo.
- A staple in our ⚡ Electric Cuties crowd — Elekid is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Elekid from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
Three Diamond
Paradox Rift
Common
Triumphant
Rare
Diamond & Pearl
Uncommon
Aquapolis
Rare
Neo Genesis
Rare
Sandstorm
Uncommon
Dragon Frontiers
Common
Unseen Forces
Rare
Showing 9 of 9 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
How I'd build a Elekid spread
Spread layout for Elekid, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Elekid #23 (Unseen Forces) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Elekid an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Elekid #59 (Paradox Rift) is worth tracking down — approachable prices and binder-ready artwork.
Elekid #21 (Triumphant) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Elekid mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Elekid chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Unseen Forces
Rare
Paradox Rift
Common
Triumphant
Rare
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
Three Diamond
Diamond & Pearl
Uncommon
Aquapolis
Rare
Neo Genesis
Rare
Right page
Sandstorm
Uncommon
Dragon Frontiers
Common
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Start with a background that echoes Elekid's electric, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Elekid
Illustration by artofpkm.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Elekid
Scene wallpaper — Elekid
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Elekid
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Elekid (エレキッド) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for ⚡ Electric Cuties, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Elekid's cheerful base temperament invites playful sticker sleeves or washi — don't force a grimdark layout unless the art demands it.
- Marketplaces still surface "elekid cards" — tag your inventory with species keywords collectors actually type, not just set codes.
Elekid: competitive snapshot
Optional competitive context for Elekid. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Elekid — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
45
Attack
63
Defense
37
Sp. Atk
65
Sp. Def
55
Speed
95
Total: 360
Players file Elekid around tier "LC" while Ability Static (Has a 30% chance of paralyzing attacking Pokémon on contact.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Vital Spirit is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Low Kick — More power the heavier the target. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Elekid — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Elekid, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
It rotates its arms to generate electricity, but it tires easily, so it charges up only a little bit.
Even in the most vicious storm, this POKéMON plays happily if thunder rumbles in the sky.
It loves violent thunder. The space between its horns flickers bluish- white when it is charging energy.
A second dex beat (Ultra Moon) frames Elekid as when its horns shine a bluish white, that’s the sign it’s fully charged.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Elekid shows up in Ultra Sun lore as when it hears the crash of thunder, elekid’s mood improves.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Elekid
Spanish
Elekid
French
Élekid
Italian
Elekid
Japanese
エレキッド
Japanese (Romaji)
Elekid
Korean
에레키드
Chinese (Simplified)
电击怪
Chinese (Traditional)
電擊怪
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