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Dark Arbok
Team Rocket Returns 29/109 • uncommon
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Number
- 29/109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2004
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $5.63
- Artist
- Nakaoka
What it does
Before doing damage, count the remaining HP of the Defending Pokémon and Dark Arbok. If the Defending Pokémon has fewer remaining HP than Dark Arbok's, this attack does 10 damage plus 30 more damage.
If the Defending Pokémon is Pokémon-ex, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep and Poisoned.
This Pokémon is both Grass Darkness type.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Dark Arbok was released in the 2004 expansion Team Rocket Returns, a set that revisited the villainous themes established in the earlier Team Rocket set. This expansion focused on the 'Dark' Pokémon mechanic, which typically emphasized a more aggressive, stealthy aesthetic compared to their standard counterparts. The card was designed to fit into a meta-game that utilized the unique 'Dark' type synergy, reflecting the thematic focus on Team Rocket’s nefarious operations.
The illustration is the work of artist Mitsuhiro Arita, a veteran of the Pokémon Trading Card Game known for his distinct, painterly style. In creating this card, Arita aimed to capture the intimidating and predatory nature of Arbok, utilizing shadow and posture to evoke the creature's dangerous role in the Team Rocket lineup. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its tactical utility and by collectors for its integration of early generation nostalgia with updated mechanical depth.
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