Dark Arbok

Team Rocket 2/82 • holo-rare

Set: Team Rocket
Number: 2/82
Rarity: Rare Holo
Released: 2000
Energy type: grass energy
Finish: Cosmos
Market price: $66.77
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

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What it's worth

$66.77market price via TCGplayer · Nov 6, 2026$47.55 – $66.77 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This grass-type card is a notable addition to the Team Rocket set, representing a distinct shift in the presentation of familiar creatures. As a rare holo, it captures a sought-after aesthetic that collectors value for its unique visual treatment and its status as a foundational piece of this thematic series.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPStage 1

Cost: grass energy grass energyStare

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.

Cost: grass energy grass energy grass energyPoison Vapor10

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.)

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Freezes its prey with its stare. If you should encounter one, remember not to look into its eyes.

Formats

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Provenance

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 feature 'Dark' Pokémon. This thematic shift introduced cards that deviated from the traditional base set, portraying creatures corrupted by the influence of the villainous Team Rocket organization, typically characterized by darker color palettes and more aggressive movesets.

The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and illustrator for the franchise. His design for Dark Arbok emphasizes the menacing nature of the subject through stark shading and a dynamic, coiled pose, fitting the aesthetic established for the set. Upon its release, the card was well-received by collectors and players, particularly for its 'Terror Strike' attack, which became a staple in competitive play during that era.

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