Tyranitar #29, a reverse holo rare from the 2002 Expedition Base Set, featuring the powerful Stage 2 Darkness Pokémon.
Tyranitar
2002 • Pokémon • Expedition Base Set
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Description
Tyranitar #29 from the 2002 Expedition Base Set represents a pivotal moment in early Pokémon TCG history. As a Stage 2 Darkness-type Pokémon with 120 HP, this card evolved from Pupitar and was illustrated by Kimiya Masago. The reverse holo treatment gives this card a distinct shimmer that collectors actively seek when completing the Expedition series. Within The catalog, this card is valued for its gameplay mechanics, particularly the Dark Aura ability which converts all attached Energy into Darkness Energy. This strategic advantage allows Tyranitar to utilize its devastating Stamp attack, dealing significant damage to both the active Pokémon and those on the bench. For investors and set builders, the Expedition Base Set remains a cornerstone of the Second Era, and this reverse holo rare serves as a key component for enthusiasts aiming to complete their collection. Whether you are hunting for tournament-legal staples or nostalgic pieces from the early 2000s, Tyranitar #29 offers a tangible connection to the franchise's golden age of card design and strategic depth.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Tyranitar
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Holo Rare
Kimiya Masago
Card Stock
English
Reverse Holo
120
Darkness
Stage 2
Pupitar
Fighting ×2
Psychic -30
4
248
Card Text
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Ability: Dark Aura
All Energy attached to Tyranitar is Darkness Energy instead of its usual type.
Attack: Stamp (50+)
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 50 damage plus 10 more damage and does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon, if any. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)