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Dark Dragonite
Team Rocket 22/82 • rare
- Set
- Team Rocket
- Number
- 22/82
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $70.88
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
When you play Dark Dragonite from your hand, search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Sometimes called "The God of Destruction." Its wings are able to support it in spite of its massive weight.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Dark Dragonite was released as part of the Team Rocket expansion in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in Japan in 1997 and internationally in 2000. This set marked a significant thematic shift for the franchise, introducing 'Dark' Pokémon to represent the antagonistic Team Rocket organization. The cards featured a darker, more aggressive aesthetic compared to the original base set, reflecting the complex moral landscape of the game's lore at the time.
The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and celebrated illustrators in the history of the Pokémon card game. Arita utilized a distinct, moody style to differentiate the Dark Dragonite from its earlier iterations, emphasizing a more formidable and imposing presence. The design was well-received by players and collectors alike, becoming an iconic piece of the original expansion and remaining a staple of vintage collecting for its combination of popular character design and the nostalgic pull of the early Team Rocket era.
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