The 2000 Pokémon Team Rocket Dark Dugtrio card, card number 23. This Stage 1 Fighting-type Pokémon features the Sinkhole ability and Knock Down attack.
Dark Dugtrio
2000 • Pokémon • Team Rocket
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Dark Dugtrio is a Stage 1 Fighting-type Pokémon from the 2000 Team Rocket expansion, designated as card number 23. Evolving from Diglett, this card brings a distinct strategic layer to the game with its 50 HP and two-Colorless retreat cost. The card features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, a notable contributor to the early Pokémon TCG era. The card’s gameplay revolves around its unique ability, Sinkhole. When an opponent’s Active Pokémon retreats, a coin flip determines if 20 damage is dealt to that Pokémon. This mechanic punishes defensive playstyles and rewards aggressive positioning. Additionally, Dark Dugtrio possesses the attack Knock Down 20+. This move also relies on a coin flip: tails doubles the damage to 40, while heads deals the base 20 damage. The combination of ability-based disruption and high-variance attacks makes this card a memorable piece of the Team Rocket set. Collectors often seek out Dark Dugtrio for its nostalgic value and its role in the early days of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As a Rare card, Dark Dugtrio remains a sought-after item for those looking to complete their Team Rocket collection or build decks centered around early Fighting-type strategies. The card’s design and mechanics reflect the innovative spirit of the era, making it a valuable addition to any serious Pokémon TCG collection. Whether you are a long-time collector or a new enthusiast, Dark Dugtrio represents a key moment in Pokémon history. Its enduring appeal lies in its clever design and the strategic depth it brought to the game.
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Featured Subject
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Dark Dugtrio
Game
Pokémon
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Rare
Kagemaru Himeno
Card Stock
English
50
Fighting
Stage 1
Diglett
Grass ×2
Lightning -30
2
51
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Ability: Sinkhole
Whenever your opponent's Active Pokémon retreats, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, this power does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance.) This power stops working while Dark Dugtrio is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Attack: Knock Down (20+)
Your opponent flips a coin. If tails, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage; if heads, this attack does 20 damage.
Digs large sinkholes in the ground and tries to trap its enemies in them.
