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  • Collector’s Guide: Dark Slowbro (Legendary Collection #8)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Slowbro (Legendary Collection #8)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Slowbro (Legendary Collection #8)

    Dark Slowbro

    Quick Facts

    Dark Slowbro is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon card from the Legendary Collection set. It features 60 HP and is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. This card has a Rare Holo rarity and evolves from Slowpoke. Its notable ability, Reel In, allows you to retrieve up to three Basic Pokémon or Evolution cards from your discard pile when you play Dark Slowbro from your hand. The attack Fickle Attack deals 40 damage but requires a coin flip to succeed.

    • HP: 60
    • Type: Psychic
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Slowpoke)
    • Ability: Reel In (retrieve cards from discard pile)
    • Attack: Fickle Attack (40 damage, coin flip to hit)
    • Weakness: Psychic ×2
    • Retreat Cost: 2

    Key Printings

    This exact printing is from the Legendary Collection, card number 8. It is a Rare Holo card illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. The card’s flavor text reads:
    “It loves nothing better than to be left alone, and so sometimes ends up being manipulated by unscrupulous people.”

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code base6 and card number 8. The card does not have a regulation mark, and its tournament legality status is unknown.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Legendary Collection 8 Rare Holo 60 Mitsuhiro Arita

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the holofoil surface and maintain card condition, store Dark Slowbro in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, and handle it with clean hands or gloves to prevent oils from damaging the surface.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Legendary Collection: This set reprints classic cards with updated holofoil treatments. Dark Slowbro #8 is a faithful reprint featuring its original artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and retains its unique ability and attack from earlier printings.

    Legality: unknown
    Image URL: /images/base6/base6-8.jpg

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    Dark Slowbro (Legendary Collection) #8

  • Collector’s Guide: Dark Slowbro (Team Rocket #12)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Slowbro (Team Rocket #12)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Slowbro (Team Rocket #12)

    Dark Slowbro

    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 features the Pokémon Power ability “Reel In,” which allows you to retrieve up to three Basic Pokémon or Evolution cards from your discard pile when you play it from your hand. Its attack, “Fickle Attack,” requires two Psychic Energy and deals 40 damage but only activates on a coin flip heads. This card has a retreat cost of 2 and a weakness to Psychic-type attacks (×2). The card is classified as a Rare Holo.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Team Rocket (base5)
    • Card Number: 12
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • HP: 60
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Slowpoke)
    • Types: Psychic
    • Legal Status: unknown

    Variants & Identifiers

    This exact printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base5-12” and is part of the original Team Rocket expansion. The card is notable for its holofoil rarity and classic artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Team Rocket 12 Rare Holo 60 Mitsuhiro Arita

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the value and condition of this holofoil card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the holofoil area. Use rigid top loaders or binders with individual pockets for added protection.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Team Rocket (base5): Dark Slowbro was introduced as part of the Team Rocket set, which features “Dark” versions of Pokémon with unique abilities and attacks. This card exemplifies the set’s theme by combining strategic discard pile recovery with a moderate attack that depends on chance.

    Legality: unknown
    Image URL: /images/base5/base5-12.jpg

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    Dark Slowbro (Team Rocket) #12

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

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

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

    Dark Slowbro

    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.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Team Rocket 29 Rare 60 Mitsuhiro Arita

    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
    Image URL: /images/base5/base5-29.jpg

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    Dark Slowbro (Team Rocket) #29