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Darkness Energy
Expedition Base Set 158/165 • rare
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Number
- 158/165
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2002
- Market price
- $9.87
- Artist
- Milky Isobe
What it does
If the Pokémon Darkness Energy is attached to does damage with an attack (after applying Weakness and Resistance), the attack does 10 more damage. At the end of every turn, put 1 damage counter on the Pokémon Darkness Energy is attached to, unless it's Darkness or has Dark in its name. Darkness Energy provides Darkness Energy. (Doesn't count as a basic Energy card.)
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Where it came from
The Darkness Energy card from the 2002 Expedition Base Set marked a significant shift in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as it was the first time special Energy cards were introduced to the game. Prior to this set, Darkness and Metal Energy did not exist in card form, making this release essential for players who wanted to integrate Dark-type Pokémon into their decks during the e-Reader era.
The card was designed under the creative direction of the Pokémon design team to introduce a tactical layer of complexity to competitive play. Featuring a minimalist, stark aesthetic that emphasized the shadowy nature of the Energy type, the card was produced by Media Factory in Japan and Wizards of the Coast in English. It was well-received by players for its utility, though its rarity made it a sought-after staple that defined the competitive landscape of the early 2000s.
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