Collector’s Guide: Dark Primeape (Team Rocket #43)

Quick Facts

Dark Primeape is a Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon from the Team Rocket set, numbered 43. It evolves from Mankey and features 60 HP. This card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and has an Uncommon rarity. It has a unique Pokémon Power called “Frenzy,” which increases damage output when Dark Primeape is Confused, and an attack named “Frenzied Attack” that causes confusion after dealing damage. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a weakness to Psychic-type attacks (×2). Its flavor text notes that Primeapes have become more vicious and frenzied recently.

Key Printings

• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Card Number: 43
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• HP: 60
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Mankey)
• Type: Fighting
• Abilities: Frenzy (Pokémon Power)
• Attack: Frenzied Attack (40 damage, causes Confusion)

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing of Dark Primeape. The card can be identified by its set code “base5,” number 43, and the Team Rocket logo. The lack of a regulation mark and the absence of a release date are notable.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Dark Primeape card:
– Store it in a protective sleeve and a rigid top-loader or binder.
– 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, including Dark Primeape, which features aggressive abilities and attacks reflecting its frenzied nature. The card’s design and mechanics emphasize confusion and increased damage output under certain conditions.

Legality

• Standard: unknown
• Expanded: unknown
• Unlimited: unknown