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Elekid - EX Unseen Forces (Rare) [23/115]

Front and back of an Elekid Pokémon card from the 2005 EX Unseen Forces set, number 23/115, featuring clay model artwork. - view 1
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Estimated value

$8 - $18

Rarity

Average(4/10)

Category

Trading Cards

Brand

Pokémon

Era

2005

Origin

United States

Artist / Creator

Yuka Morii

Authenticity

Very High(90%)
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ELEKID - EX UNSEEN FORCES (RARE) [23/115]: IDENTIFICATION

English-language Pokémon TCG card featuring Elekid, identified by the EX Unseen Forces expansion set symbol (Ho-Oh wing) and card number 23/115. The artwork by Yuka Morii utilizes her signature clay model photography style, depicting a physical Elekid sculpture in an outdoor urban setting. The card is a Basic Pokémon with 50 HP, featuring the 'Baby Evolution' Poke-Power and the 'Magnetic Trip' attack.

CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese MythologyEdo Period to Modern

Elekid's design is inspired by the Raijin (god of lightning), often depicted with drums; Elekid's plug-like horns and circular body echo these traditional lightning motifs.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

  • •Competitive TCG play (2005-2006 format) where Baby Evolution was a tactical resource management mechanic.

Meaning Through Time

2005

A utility card used in play to bridge to more powerful Stage 1 evolutions.

2024

A nostalgia-driven collectible appreciated for the specific 'EX era' card frame and Yuka Morii's unique aesthetic.

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

Released in August 2005, EX Unseen Forces was the tenth expansion of the EX Series. This set is significant for introducing a large number of Johto-region Pokémon to the third-generation card layout and for its high pull rate of 'Gold Star' cards. This specific Elekid card was designed to function ...
Released in August 2005, EX Unseen Forces was the tenth expansion of the EX Series. This set is significant for introducing a large number of Johto-region Pokémon to the third-generation card layout and for its high pull rate of 'Gold Star' cards. This specific Elekid card was designed to function within the 'Baby Pokémon' mechanic of the era, allowing for free evolution into Electabuzz while providing a healing effect.

COLLECTOR INTEL

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The EX Unseen Forces set contains 28 different Unown cards, making it one of the largest and most complex sets for master-set collectors to complete.

SCARCITY

Average55-70%
CommonLegendary

Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

Typical Characteristics

  • Standard antique shop items
  • Regularly available
  • Moderate collector interest

Confidence Factors

  • Font kerning and symbol placement perfectly match 2005 WotC/Nintendo era standards
How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

High confidence due to clear images showing all relevant identifiers (set logo, number, artist, and copyright) which align perfectly with known 2005 production specs.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Expansion symbol (Ho-Oh wing) confirms EX Unseen Forces
  • 2Copyright string '©2005 Pokémon/Nintendo' is correctly formatted

CONDITION & GRADE

PSA 8-9

Grading breakdown

Front surface and centering appear Near Mint-Mint; however, visible whitening on the rear corners typically caps a grade at an 8 or 9 on the PSA scale.

Condition

The front shows excellent centering and sharp corners. The reverse displays very minor white flecking (whitening) on the top-left and bottom-left corner edges, preventing a flawless grade.

TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE

$8 - $18

Updated: Aug 2, 2026

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YOUR INPUT VS. SCAN

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What Aligned

  • User stated '2005' - copyright date and set release align exactly
  • User stated 'Mint' - visual inspection shows high-grade condition with only minor edge wear
  • User stated 'Authentic' - print quality and typography confirm original production

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