A 2000 Team Rocket rare card featuring Dark Hypno, a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon with unique bench manipulation gameplay.
Dark Hypno
2000 • Pokémon • Team Rocket
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Released in 2000 as part of the Team Rocket expansion, Dark Hypno (Card #26) is a notable Rare card in the original Pokémon TCG era. Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, this Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon evolves from Drowzee and serves as a strategic option for players seeking bench control. With 60 HP, Dark Hypno offers a distinct gameplay mechanic through its Psychic Psypunch attack, which deals 20 damage plus an additional 20 for every coin flip corresponding to the opponent's bench Pokémon. This ability makes it a versatile choice for collectors interested in the strategic depth of early Generation 2 cards. Its compact retreat cost of two Colorless energy adds to its practicality in gameplay scenarios. For investors and hobbyists, this card represents a tangible piece of Pokémon history from a pivotal year in the franchise's expansion. The card's identity as a Rare variant within the TR set ensures it remains a staple for enthusiasts looking to acquire authentic items from the early 2000s trading card market.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Dark Hypno
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Kagemaru Himeno
Card Stock
English
60
Psychic
Stage 1
Drowzee
Psychic ×2
2
97
Card Text
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Attack: Psypunch (20)
Attack: Bench Manipulation (20×)
Your opponent flips a number of coins equal to the number of Pokémon on his or her Bench. This attack does 20 damage times the number of tails. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for this attack. (Any other effects that would happen after applying Weakness and Resistance still happen.)
Carries a pendulum with it always. Sometimes appears near less-traveled roads and schools at dusk.