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Dark Golbat
Team Rocket 7/82 • holo-rare
- Set
- Team Rocket
- Number
- 7/82
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $81.87
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
When you play Dark Golbat from your hand, you may choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. If you do, Dark Golbat does 10 damage to that Pokémon. Apply Weakness and Resistance.
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 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.)
Sneaks up silently on its prey and attacks it from behind, sometimes killing it with one bite.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Dark Golbat card was released in 2000 as part of the Team Rocket expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which was the first set to deviate from the standard trainer-focused format. The expansion introduced the 'Dark' prefix to Pokémon, reflecting the villainous Team Rocket organization’s influence. This shift added a thematic layer to the game, portraying Pokémon as corrupted or altered versions of their original selves, which resonated with players who enjoyed the narrative depth of the anime.
The artwork was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, a foundational artist for the Pokémon franchise known for his distinct, painterly style. For the Dark Golbat, Arita emphasized the creature’s predatory and menacing nature, utilizing deep, moody color palettes and sharp, angular lines to evoke the unsettling atmosphere of the Team Rocket hideout. The card was well-received by collectors and competitive players alike for its unique 'Sneak Attack' ability, which allowed for strategic gameplay, solidifying its place as a memorable staple of the early Wizards of the Coast era.
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