Collector’s Guide: Dark Muk (Team Rocket #41)

Quick Facts

Dark Muk is a Stage 1 Pokémon card from the Team Rocket set, numbered 41. It has 60 HP and is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. This card features the Pokémon Power “Sticky Goo,” which increases the retreat cost for your opponent’s Active Pokémon while Dark Muk is active, unless it is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed. Its attack, “Sludge Punch,” deals 20 damage and poisons the Defending Pokémon. Dark Muk evolves from Grimer and has a weakness to Psychic-type attacks (×2). It has a retreat cost of 2 and is classified as a Grass-type Pokémon in this printing.

Key Printings

• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Card Number: 41
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• HP: 60
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Grimer)
• Type: Grass
• Abilities: Sticky Goo (Pokémon Power)
• Attack: Sludge Punch (20 damage, poisons Defending Pokémon)
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2

Variants & Identifiers

This exact printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base5” and card number 41. The card is part of the Team Rocket series and is an Uncommon rarity card.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Dark Muk card:
– Store it in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
– Keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (base5): This set introduced Dark Pokémon cards, including Dark Muk, featuring unique abilities and attacks that reflect their darker nature. Dark Muk stands out with its disruptive Pokémon Power “Sticky Goo” and its ability to poison opponents, fitting the theme of spreading sludge and panic as described in its flavor text.

Additional Information

• Flavor Text: “Muks appear suddenly, spreading sludge everywhere. Whenever one appears in a city, panic ensues.”
• Legality: unknown

This Dark Muk card is a notable collectible for fans of the Team Rocket set and those interested in the early Dark Pokémon mechanics.