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  • Collector’s Guide: Dark Dragonite (Legendary Collection #5)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Dragonite (Legendary Collection #5)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Dragonite (Legendary Collection #5)

    Dark Dragonite

    Quick Facts

    Dark Dragonite is a Stage 2 Colorless Pokémon card from the Legendary Collection set, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It has 70 HP and features the Pokémon Power ability “Summon Minions,” which allows you to search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench when you play Dark Dragonite from your hand. Its attack, “Giant Tail,” deals 70 damage but requires a coin flip to succeed. The card has a retreat cost of 2 and resistance to Fighting-type attacks (-30). It evolves from Dark Dragonair and is classified as a Rare Holo.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Legendary Collection
    • Card Number: 5
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • HP: 70
    • Type: Colorless
    • Stage: Stage 2

    Variants & Identifiers

    This exact printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base6” and card number “5.” The card is part of the “other” series and does not have a regulation mark or release date listed. Its legality status is unknown.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Legendary Collection 5 Rare Holo 70 Mitsuhiro Arita

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this Dark Dragonite card:
    – Store it in a protective sleeve or top loader.
    – Keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
    – Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
    – Handle the card by its edges to minimize fingerprints and wear.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Legendary Collection: This set revisits classic cards with a unique foil treatment. Dark Dragonite #5 stands out as a powerful Stage 2 card with a useful Pokémon Power and a strong attack, making it a prized collectible for fans of the original Pokémon TCG era.

    Legality: unknown
    Image URL: /images/base6/base6-5.jpg

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    Dark Dragonite (Legendary Collection) #5

  • Collector’s Guide: Dark Dragonite (Team Rocket #5)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Dragonite (Team Rocket #5)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Dragonite (Team Rocket #5)

    Dark Dragonite

    Quick Facts

    Dark Dragonite is a Stage 2 Colorless Pokémon card from the Team Rocket set, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It has 70 HP and features the Pokémon Power ability “Summon Minions,” which allows you to search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench when you play Dark Dragonite from your hand. Its attack, “Giant Tail,” deals 70 damage but requires a coin flip to succeed. The card is a Rare Holo with a retreat cost of 2 and resistance to Fighting-type attacks (-30). It evolves from Dark Dragonair and is sometimes called “The God of Destruction” due to its massive wings supporting its weight.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Team Rocket (base5)
    • Card Number: 5
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • HP: 70
    • Type: Colorless
    • Stage: Stage 2 (evolves from Dark Dragonair)

    Variants & Identifiers

    This printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base5” and card number 5. The card does not have a regulation mark, and its legality status is unknown.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Team Rocket 5 Rare Holo 70 Mitsuhiro Arita

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the holofoil surface and maintain card condition, store Dark Dragonite in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, and consider using a top loader or binder for added protection.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Team Rocket (base5): Dark Dragonite appears as a powerful Stage 2 Pokémon with a unique ability to accelerate bench setup, fitting the set’s theme of dark and shadowy Pokémon. Its combination of a strong attack and bench support makes it a notable card for collectors interested in the Team Rocket era.

    Legality: unknown
    Image URL: /images/base5/base5-5.jpg

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    Dark Dragonite (Team Rocket) #5

  • Collector’s Guide: Clefable (Base Set 2 #5)

    Collector’s Guide: Clefable (Base Set 2 #5)

    Clefable (Base Set 2 #5) Collector’s Guide

    Clefable Base Set 2 #5

    Quick Facts

    Clefable from Base Set 2 is a Stage 1 Colorless-type Pokémon card with 70 HP. It evolves from Clefairy and features two attacks: Metronome, which copies one of the Defending Pokémon’s attacks without energy costs or additional requirements, and Minimize, which reduces damage taken during the opponent’s next turn by 20. The card has a Fighting-type weakness (×2) and Psychic resistance (-30), with a retreat cost of two Colorless energies. It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and classified as a Rare Holo.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Base Set 2
    • Card Number: 5
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • HP: 70
    • Type: Colorless
    • Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Clefairy)
    • Legality: unknown

    Variants & Identifiers

    This printing has no known variants or alternate printings. It can be identified by its set code “base4” and card number 5. The card’s rarity symbol and holofoil pattern correspond to the Base Set 2 style.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the condition and value of this Rare Holo card:
    – Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or binder.
    – Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
    – Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
    – Handle by the edges to prevent fingerprints and surface wear.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Base Set 2: A reprint set combining cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions, featuring updated card borders and holofoil patterns. This Clefable is part of that set, maintaining the classic artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita with slight design updates.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Base Set 2 5 Rare Holo 70 Mitsuhiro Arita

    Flavor Text:
    “A timid Fairy Pokémon that is rarely seen. It will run and hide the moment it senses people.”

    Note: Legality status for tournament play is unknown.

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    Clefable (Base Set 2) #5

  • Collector’s Guide: Gengar (Fossil #5)

    Collector’s Guide: Gengar (Fossil #5)

    Collector’s Guide: Gengar (Fossil #5)

    Gengar Fossil #5

    Quick Facts

    This Gengar card is a Stage 2 Psychic-type Pokémon evolving from Haunter, featured in the Fossil set. It has 80 HP and is illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. The card is classified as a Rare Holo and includes the Pokémon Power “Curse,” which allows strategic movement of damage counters between your opponent’s Pokémon, and the attack “Dark Mind,” dealing 30 damage plus an additional 10 damage to one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon.

    • HP: 80
    • Type: Psychic
    • Stage: Stage 2
    • Abilities: Curse (Pokémon Power)
    • Attack: Dark Mind (30 damage)
    • Retreat Cost: 1
    • Resistance: Fighting (-30)
    • Weakness: None listed
    • Flavor Text: “Under a full moon, this Pokémon likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.”

    Key Printings

    • Set: Fossil
    • Card Number: 5
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
    • Legality: unknown

    Variants & Identifiers

    This printing has no known variants or alternate printings. It can be identified by its set code “base3” and card number “5” within the Fossil set. The card features the classic holographic foil treatment typical of Rare Holo cards from this era.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Fossil 5 Rare Holo 80 Keiji Kinebuchi

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the value and condition of this holographic card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the holofoil area. Use top loaders or binders with rigid sleeves for long-term storage.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Fossil: This set introduced Gengar as a Stage 2 evolution with a unique Pokémon Power “Curse” that adds tactical depth by redistributing damage counters on the opponent’s Pokémon. Its “Dark Mind” attack targets both active and benched Pokémon, making it versatile in gameplay. The card’s artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi captures Gengar’s mischievous nature under a full moon.

    Legality: unknown
    Image URL: /images/base3/base3-5.jpg

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    Gengar (Fossil) #5

  • Collector’s Guide: Kangaskhan (Jungle #5)

    Collector’s Guide: Kangaskhan (Jungle #5)

    Kangaskhan (Jungle 5) Collector’s Guide

    Kangaskhan Jungle 5

    Quick Facts

    • Pokémon: Kangaskhan
    • Set: Jungle (Base 2)
    • Card Number: 5
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • HP: 90
    • Type: Colorless
    • Stage: Basic
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Legality: unknown

    Key Printings

    This Kangaskhan card is a Basic Pokémon from the Jungle expansion, identified by set code “base2” and card number 5. It features two attacks: “Fetch,” which allows you to draw a card, and “Comet Punch,” which deals 20 damage times the number of heads from flipping 4 coins. The card has a retreat cost of 3, a weakness to Fighting-type attacks (×2), and resistance to Psychic-type attacks (-30).

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this exact printing. The card is recognized by its “Rare Holo” rarity and the Jungle set symbol. The illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita is a notable artist for early Pokémon TCG cards.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Jungle 5 Rare Holo 90 Mitsuhiro Arita

    Care & Storage Tips

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

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Jungle (Base 2): This set expanded the original Base Set with new Pokémon and introduced cards like Kangaskhan that feature unique attacks and higher HP values. The Jungle set is known for its iconic holo rares and is a key expansion for collectors focusing on early Pokémon TCG history.

    Note: The release date for this card is unknown, and its tournament legality status is unknown.

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    Kangaskhan (Jungle) #5