Collector’s Guide: Dark Gyarados (Team Rocket #8)

Quick Facts

Dark Gyarados is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon card from the Team Rocket set, numbered 8. It has 70 HP and is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. This card features the Pokémon Power “Final Beam,” which can deal damage to the opponent’s Pokémon when Dark Gyarados is Knocked Out, and the attack “Ice Beam,” which deals 30 damage and may paralyze the Defending Pokémon. It has a retreat cost of 2, a weakness to Grass (×2), and resistance to Fighting (-30). The card is classified as a Rare Holo.

Key Printings

• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Card Number: 8
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno

Variants & Identifiers

This exact printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base5-8” and is part of the base Team Rocket series. The card evolves from Magikarp and is a Stage 1 subtype. The card’s market reference query is “Dark Gyarados Team Rocket 8.”

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil and card condition, store Dark Gyarados in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (base5): This set introduced Dark Pokémon cards, including Dark Gyarados, featuring unique abilities and darker themes. Dark Gyarados stands out with its “Final Beam” Pokémon Power and the “Ice Beam” attack, reflecting its menacing presence in the Team Rocket storyline.

Legality

The card’s tournament legality is unknown.