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Zubat

Team Rocket 70/82 • common

Set: Team Rocket
Number: 70/82
Rarity: Common
Released: 2000
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $2.01
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

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$2.01market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$1.67 – $2.38 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Released as part of the 2000 Team Rocket expansion, this card represents the first time Zubat appeared in a set focused on the antagonists of the Pokémon franchise. While common in rarity, it remains a nostalgic staple for collectors documenting the transition of the trading card game from its initial base sets into its more experimental early eras.

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Card face

What it does

40 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyRam10

Cost: grass energy colorless energyBite20

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Resistancefighting energy-30

Lives in dark caves. Can occasionally be seen at night, when it flies in search of food.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Zubat card from the Team Rocket expansion was released in 2000 as part of the first Pokémon Trading Card Game set to feature the villainous Team Rocket organization. This set introduced the concept of Dark Pokémon, which utilized different game mechanics and aesthetic shifts to reflect the darker themes associated with the game's antagonists. Zubat was depicted here as a common card, serving as a staple low-level encounter that fit the theme of the Team Rocket grunts who frequently utilized the species in the franchise's lore.

The illustration for this card was provided by veteran artist Atsuko Nishida, who has been instrumental in the visual design of many foundational Pokémon. Her approach for the Team Rocket set focused on a slightly more ominous or nocturnal atmosphere to align with the expansion's narrative arc. Upon release, the set was well-received by players for its departure from the standard card design and its focus on the 'Dark' archetype, which became a significant strategic element in the evolving meta of the game.

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