The Pokémon Team Rocket Dark Golbat (Card 24) is a Rare Stage 1 Grass-type card released in 2000, evolved from Zubat and illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Dark Golbat
2000 • Pokémon • Team Rocket
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Released in 2000 as part of the Pokémon Team Rocket set, Dark Golbat (Card 24) represents a distinct branch of Grass-type evolution within the trading card game. Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, this Rare card evolves from Zubat and serves as a key piece for collectors focused on the Team Rocket subset. With 50 HP, it offers strategic gameplay through its Sneak Attack ability, which allows players to deal 10 damage to an opponent's chosen Pokémon without applying Weakness or Resistance. Its Grass Flitter attack further enhances its utility by dealing 20 damage while ignoring defensive modifiers. The Pokémon Trading Card Game community values this card for its unique mechanics and nostalgic connection to the early 2000s era. Collectors often seek out Dark Golbat to complete the Team Rocket portfolio, appreciating its specific role in the set's lore and gameplay dynamics. Whether used in deck-building for its tactical advantages or collected for its historical significance in the Pokémon universe, this card remains a notable entry in the Team Rocket series. Its design and abilities reflect the innovative approach of the era, making it a favorite among enthusiasts of the franchise's early expansions.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Dark Golbat
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Mitsuhiro Arita
Card Stock
English
50
Grass
Stage 1
Zubat
Psychic ×2
Fighting -30
42
Card Text
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Ability: Sneak Attack
When you play Dark Golbat from your hand, you may choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. If you do, Dark Golbat does 10 damage to that Pokémon. Apply Weakness and Resistance.
Attack: Flitter
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for this attack. (Any other effects that would happen after applying Weakness and Resistance still happen.)
Sneaks up silently on its prey and attacks it from behind, sometimes killing it with one bite.