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Dark Electrode
Team Rocket Returns 4/109 • holo-rare
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Number
- 4/109
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2004
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $36.75
- Artist
- Kouki Saitou
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Dark Electrode has no Energy attached to it, you may search your deck for a Darkness or Dark Metal Energy and attach it to Dark Electrode. Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Dark Electrode is affected by a Special Condition.
You may move all Energy cards attached to Dark Electrode to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like.
This Pokémon is both Lightning Darkness type.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Dark Electrode card was released as part of the Team Rocket Returns expansion in 2004, a set that revisited the villainous themes established by the original 2000 Team Rocket set. This expansion was notable for introducing 'Dark' variants of Pokémon belonging to Team Rocket, emphasizing a darker, more aggressive aesthetic that diverged from the standard series. The card reflects the stylistic shift of the ex-era, featuring the distinct 'Delta Species' and team-affiliated card frame designs that characterized the mid-2000s TCG landscape.
The illustration was created by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and iconic artists in the Pokémon trading card franchise. Arita utilized a sharp, high-contrast style for this card to emphasize the 'Dark' classification, opting for a menacing pose that distinguishes it from the more neutral or playful depictions of Electrode in earlier sets. Upon its release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its unique synergy with the Team Rocket-themed mechanics, and it remains a point of interest for collectors focusing on the evolution of artistic styles throughout the history of the game.
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