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Dark Muk
Team Rocket 41/82 • uncommon
- Set
- Team Rocket
- Number
- 41/82
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $5.14
- Artist
- Kagemaru Himeno
What it does
As long as Dark Muk is your Active Pokémon, your opponent pays ColorlessColorless more to retreat his or her Active Pokémon. This power stops working while Dark Muk is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Muks appear suddenly, spreading sludge everywhere. Whenever one appears in a city, panic ensues.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Dark Muk was released as part of the Team Rocket expansion, which debuted in Japan in 1997 and internationally in 2000. This set marked a thematic departure for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, shifting focus from the protagonists to the antagonistic Team Rocket organization. The introduction of 'Dark' Pokémon reflected the darker, more aggressive nature of the syndicate’s creatures, which were often portrayed as corrupted or more sinister versions of their standard counterparts.
The artwork for this card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and art director for the Pokémon franchise. In his depiction of Dark Muk, Sugimori leaned into the gritty aesthetic established for the set, utilizing heavy line work and a subdued palette to emphasize the creature's toxic, sludge-like physiology. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its tactical utility and by collectors for its iconic 'Dark' naming convention, which became a staple for future specialized expansions.
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