Collector’s Guide: Dark Dugtrio (Team Rocket #6)

Quick Facts

Dark Dugtrio is a Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon from the Team Rocket set, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. It has 50 HP and features the Pokémon Power “Sinkhole,” which can damage an opponent’s Active Pokémon when it retreats, and the attack “Knock Down,” which deals variable damage based on a coin flip. This card is classified as a Rare Holo and evolves from Diglett.

Key Printings

• Set: Team Rocket (Base5)
• Card Number: 6
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• HP: 50
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1
• Legal Status: unknown

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known variants. Key identifiers include:
– Set code: base5
– Series: base
– Subtype: Stage 1
– Weakness: Grass ×2
– Resistance: Lightning -30
– Retreat cost: 2

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil and card surface, store Dark Dugtrio in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, and keep it in a temperature-controlled environment to prevent warping.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket: Dark Dugtrio appears as a Rare Holo card with unique abilities reflecting its dark theme. It fits into Fighting-type decks and offers strategic retreat disruption through its Sinkhole power.