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Dark Persian
Team Rocket 42/82 • uncommon
- Set
- Team Rocket
- Number
- 42/82
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $5.08
- Artist
- Shin-ichi Yoshida
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with the Defending Pokémon. This attack can't be used if your opponent has no Benched Pokémon.
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Popular with women because of its beautiful fur. The leader of the Rockets keeps one as a pet.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Dark Persian card was released as part of the Team Rocket expansion, the third main set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in Japan in 1997 and reached international markets by 2000. This set marked a thematic shift in the franchise, introducing 'Dark' Pokémon that reflected the antagonistic nature of the Team Rocket organization. These cards were characterized by their darker aesthetic, lower hit points, and altered move sets compared to their standard counterparts, representing the gritty, villainous influence of the group.
The artwork for this card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, a foundational artist in the Pokémon TCG who defined much of the early game's visual identity. Arita chose a moody, low-light composition to emphasize the Persian’s predatory nature, moving away from the brighter, heroic depictions common in the base set. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players and collectors alike, as it provided a distinct mechanical alternative for deck building and solidified the darker, more narrative-driven design philosophy that characterized the early expansions of the series.
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