Collector’s Guide: Dark Dragonair (Team Rocket #33)

Quick Facts

Dark Dragonair is a Stage 1 Colorless Pokémon from the Team Rocket set, numbered 33. It has 60 HP and is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. This card features the Pokémon Power Evolutionary Light, allowing you to search your deck for an Evolution card once per turn, provided Dark Dragonair is not Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed. Its attack, Tail Strike, requires three Colorless Energy and deals 20 damage with a chance to do an additional 20 damage on a coin flip. It has a Psychic resistance of -30 and a retreat cost of 2. The card’s flavor text highlights its legendary status and weather-controlling powers.

Key Printings

• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Card Number: 33
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants. It is identified by its set code base5-33 and the Team Rocket logo. The card’s subtype is Stage 1, evolving from Dratini. It has no regulation mark and its legality status is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition of this uncommon card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated area by Kagemaru Himeno. Given its age and unique Pokémon Power, maintaining mint condition can enhance collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (base5): Introduced Dark Pokémon and featured darker-themed versions of classic Pokémon. Dark Dragonair fits this theme with its unique ability and attack, adding strategic depth to decks focusing on Evolution cards.

Legality: unknown