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Dark Golduck
Team Rocket 37/82 • uncommon
- Set
- Team Rocket
- Number
- 37/82
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $12.41
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
Discard 1 Energy card attached to Dark Golduck in order to draw up to 3 cards.
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Where it came from
Dark Golduck was released as part of the Team Rocket expansion, which debuted in Japan in 1997 and reached North American markets in 2000. This set marked a significant tonal shift for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, introducing the concept of Dark Pokémon. These cards were designed to reflect the influence of the villainous Team Rocket organization, typically featuring darker, more aggressive color palettes and illustrations that emphasized the Pokémon in a gritty or rebellious context.
The artwork for this specific card was rendered by Mitsuhiro Arita, a long-standing illustrator for the franchise. Arita utilized a distinct shading style to depict Golduck, moving away from the typical vibrant aesthetics of the Base Set to suit the thematic demands of the Rocket-themed cards. Upon release, the set was well-received by players and collectors alike for expanding the mechanical depth of the game and providing a more mature visual interpretation of the established roster.
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