Rust Syndicate Grunt

Pitch Black 81/84 • uncommon

Set: Pitch Black
Number: 81/84
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2026
Artist: Teeziro

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As a staple of the Pitch Black set, the Rust Syndicate Grunt represents the gritty, industrial aesthetic that defined this expansion's common and uncommon card tiers. Collectors value this piece for its role in establishing the set’s narrative world, where tactical combatants like these serve as the backbone of the Syndicate's presence on the tabletop.

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You can use this card only if any of your Pokémon were Knocked Out during your opponent's last turn. Discard an Energy from 1 of your opponent's Pokémon.

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The Rust Syndicate Grunt was released as part of the Pitch Black expansion, a set centered on themes of industrial decay and underground conflict. Designed to round out the set's common and uncommon tiers, the card reflects the aesthetic direction of the Pitch Black collection, which favored gritty, desaturated color palettes and heavy linework to distinguish its dystopian setting from traditional high-fantasy card games.

The illustration was crafted to evoke the utilitarian nature of the Syndicate factions, emphasizing salvaged armor and industrial wear. Upon its release, the card was received primarily as a functional addition to deck-building strategies within the expansion, valued by players for its balance between resource cost and board presence rather than its aesthetic flair.

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Rust Syndicate GruntPitch Black · #112/84 · ultra-rare · 2026—

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