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Dark Arbok
Team Rocket 19/82 • rare
- Set
- Team Rocket
- Number
- 19/82
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $12.14
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage to that Pokémon. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for this attack. (Any other effects that would happen after applying Weakness and Resistance still happen.) If that Pokémon has a Pokémon Power, that power stops working until the end of your opponent's next turn.
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Freezes its prey with its stare. If you should encounter one, remember not to look into its eyes.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Dark Arbok card was released in 2000 as part of the Team Rocket expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which was the first set to deviate from the established focus on heroic protagonists. It introduced the 'Dark' mechanic, reflecting the antagonistic themes of the Team Rocket organization. This specific card, numbered 19/82, stands out for its transition away from the bright, primary-colored art style of earlier sets toward a more sinister and atmospheric aesthetic.
The illustration was produced by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and art director for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori sought to depict Arbok in a more aggressive, intimidating posture, utilizing dark shadows and intense colors to emphasize its status as a villain's signature Pokémon. Upon release, the set was well-received by players for its tactical depth and by collectors for its departure from standard character depictions, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of late 90s and early 2000s card culture.
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