Collector’s Guide: Dark Golduck (Team Rocket #37)

Quick Facts

Dark Golduck is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon card from the Team Rocket set, numbered 37. It evolves from Psyduck and features 60 HP. This card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and classified as Uncommon rarity. It has a retreat cost of 2 and a weakness to Lightning-type attacks (×2). The card’s legality status is unknown.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Dark Golduck from the Team Rocket expansion, identified by the set code base5 and card number 37. It is notable for its Psychic-type attacks, including “Third Eye,” which allows discarding an Energy card to draw up to 3 cards, and “Super Psy,” which deals 50 damage.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include:
– Set Name: Team Rocket
– Card Number: 37
– Rarity: Uncommon
– Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
– Types: Water
– Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Psyduck)
– Attacks: Third Eye (Psychic cost, card draw mechanic), Super Psy (50 damage)

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 Mitsuhiro Arita. Proper storage will help maintain its collector value and visual appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (base5): This set introduced Dark Pokémon variants, including Dark Golduck, which features a blend of Water-type attributes with Psychic attacks. The set is known for its thematic focus on darker, more aggressive Pokémon and unique artwork styles.