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Dark Primeape
Team Rocket 43/82 • uncommon
- Set
- Team Rocket
- Number
- 43/82
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $6.38
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
If Dark Primeape does any damage while it's Confused (even to itself), it does 30 more damage.
Dark Primeape is now Confused (after doing damage).
Although Primeapes have always been mean, lately they seem to be becoming even more vicious and frenzied.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Dark Primeape was released in the 2000 Team Rocket expansion, the first Pokémon Trading Card Game set to introduce 'Dark' variants of established species. This set was designed to reflect the antagonistic themes of the Team Rocket organization from the video games and anime, shifting the aesthetic toward a grittier, more rebellious tone. The card captures Primeape in a menacing stance, consistent with the set's intent to highlight the more aggressive and 'dark' nature of Pokémon under the control of trainers who prioritize power over companionship.
The artwork for the Team Rocket set was primarily handled by Ken Sugimori, Mitsuhiro Arita, and Tomokazu Komiya, among others, who pivoted away from the vibrant, clean style of the Base Set toward more atmospheric and shadowed compositions. Dark Primeape, specifically, is a reflection of the creative direction to translate the competitive, often ruthless spirit of Team Rocket into the card game mechanics. It was well-received by collectors and players of the era for offering a distinct departure from the standard card designs, cementing its place in the history of the game's early expansion period.
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