Collector’s Guide: Dark Slowbro (Team Rocket #29)

Quick Facts

Dark Slowbro is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon from the Team Rocket set, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It has 60 HP and evolves from Slowpoke. This card features the Pokémon Power “Reel In,” allowing retrieval of up to three Basic or Evolution cards from the discard pile when played from the hand. Its attack, “Fickle Attack,” deals 40 damage but requires a coin flip to succeed. The card has a retreat cost of 2 and a weakness to Psychic-type attacks (×2). Its rarity is classified as Rare. The card’s legality status is unknown.

Key Printings

• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Card Number: 29
• Rarity: Rare
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita

Variants & Identifiers

This printing does not have known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base5” and number “29.” The card is part of the base Team Rocket series and is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Dark Slowbro card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid bending or exposing the card to moisture. Using a top loader or a binder with individual pockets is recommended for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (base5): Dark Slowbro #29 is part of the Team Rocket expansion, known for its dark-themed Pokémon and unique abilities. This card exemplifies the set’s focus on strategic discard pile manipulation through its “Reel In” ability.

Legality: unknown
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