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Dark Flaaffy
Team Rocket Returns 33/109 • uncommon
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Number
- 33/109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2004
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $10.71
- Artist
- Masakazu Fukuda
What it does
If the Defending Pokémon is a Basic Pokémon, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. Dark Flaaffy can't use Thunder Slash during your next turn.
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
Dark Flaaffy was released in 2004 as part of the Team Rocket Returns expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set marked a thematic return to the villainous Team Rocket organization, reintroducing the 'Dark' Pokémon mechanic where creatures are depicted with altered types or abilities reflecting their association with the criminal group. The set served as a bridge between older gameplay mechanics and the evolving strategies of the EX era, focusing on tactical manipulation rather than pure power.
The card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and foundational illustrators in the history of the Pokémon TCG. Arita’s approach for this piece emphasizes a moody, atmospheric aesthetic consistent with the 'Dark' sub-type, moving away from the more vibrant, standard illustrations of the era to capture a sense of illicit mystery. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its utility in Electric-type decks, valued for its ability to spread damage across the opponent’s bench while maintaining a low energy cost.
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