Collector’s Guide: Dark Dragonite (Team Rocket #5)

Quick Facts

Dark Dragonite is a Stage 2 Colorless Pokémon card from the Team Rocket set, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It has 70 HP and features the Pokémon Power ability “Summon Minions,” which allows you to search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench when you play Dark Dragonite from your hand. Its attack, “Giant Tail,” deals 70 damage but requires a coin flip to succeed. The card is a Rare Holo with a retreat cost of 2 and resistance to Fighting-type attacks (-30). It evolves from Dark Dragonair and is sometimes called “The God of Destruction” due to its massive wings supporting its weight.

Key Printings

• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Card Number: 5
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• HP: 70
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 2 (evolves from Dark Dragonair)

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base5” and card number 5. The card does not have a regulation mark, and its legality status is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil surface and maintain card condition, store Dark Dragonite in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, and consider using a top loader or binder for added protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (base5): Dark Dragonite appears as a powerful Stage 2 Pokémon with a unique ability to accelerate bench setup, fitting the set’s theme of dark and shadowy Pokémon. Its combination of a strong attack and bench support makes it a notable card for collectors interested in the Team Rocket era.

Legality: unknown
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