Dratini (Team Rocket #53) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

This Dratini card is a Basic, Colorless-type Pokémon from the Team Rocket set, numbered 53. It has 40 HP and features a single attack, Wrap, which deals 10 damage and has a chance to paralyze the Defending Pokémon. The card is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno and carries a Common rarity. Notably, it has a Psychic resistance of -30 and a retreat cost of 1. The card’s flavor text highlights the inspiration drawn from the first Dratini capture in the search for other legendary Pokémon.

Key Printings

• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Card Number: 53
• Rarity: Common
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• HP: 40
• Type: Colorless
• Attack: Wrap (10 damage; may paralyze on coin flip)
• Resistance: Psychic -30
• Retreat Cost: 1

Variants & Identifiers

This Dratini printing has no known print variants or alternate versions. It is identified by its set code “base5-53” and the Team Rocket set name. The card does not have a regulation mark, and its legality status is unknown.

• Set Code: base5-53
• Set Name: Team Rocket
• Regulation Mark: None
• Legality: unknown

Care & Storage Tips

To maintain the card’s condition and value, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated front. Given its Common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket: This set introduced darker-themed Pokémon cards, including this Dratini, which ties into the lore of legendary Pokémon searches. The card’s simple attack and low HP reflect its Basic stage status within the set’s broader strategic context.