Collector’s Guide: Dark Persian (Team Rocket #42)

Quick Facts

Dark Persian is a Stage 1 Colorless Pokémon card from the Team Rocket set, numbered 42. It has 60 HP, a Fighting-type weakness, and Psychic resistance. This card features two attacks: Fascinate, which can switch the opponent’s Active Pokémon with a Benched one, and Poison Claws, which deals 10 damage and may poison the opponent’s Active Pokémon. The card has no abilities and requires no retreat cost. It is illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida and classified as Uncommon.

Key Printings

• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Card Number: 42
• Rarity: Uncommon
• HP: 60
• Illustrator: Shin-ichi Yoshida
• Legality: unknown

Variants & Identifiers

This printing of Dark Persian has no known print variants. It evolves from Meowth and is identified by the set code “base5” and the number 42. The card’s subtype is Stage 1, and it belongs to the Colorless type. It is notable for its flavor text referencing its popularity with women and its connection to the Rocket leader.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Dark Persian card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface. Given its Uncommon rarity and vintage status, maintaining mint or near-mint condition is ideal for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (base5): This set introduced Dark Pokémon and featured darker, more villainous themes. Dark Persian fits the set’s motif as a member of the Rocket team’s lineup, combining strategic attacks with moderate HP and useful resistances.