The 2000 Pokémon Team Rocket #26 Dark Hypno card, a Stage 1 Psychic-type evolved from Drowzee featuring unique bench manipulation mechanics.
Dark Hypno
2000 • Pokémon • Team Rocket
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The 2000 Pokémon Team Rocket #26 Dark Hypno card represents a pivotal entry in the early Base Set expansions, offering collectors a glimpse into the franchise's foundational mechanics. Evolving from Drowzee, this Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon carries a Pokédex number of 97 and is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. The card features a distinctive design typical of the Team Rocket subset, emphasizing the character's mysterious nature through its layout and typography. In gameplay, Dark Hypno boasts 60 HP and offers strategic depth through its attacks. 'Psypunch' deals 20 damage, while 'Psychic' introduces a coin-flipping mechanic tied to the opponent's Bench, potentially scaling damage based on the number of tails flipped. This interaction highlights the tactical variety present in early Pokémon TCG design, where randomness and board state management played crucial roles. The card also specifies a retreat cost of 2, requiring strategic resource management during matches. The product is categorized as Rare, denoted by the TR set code, and appeals to enthusiasts completing the 2000 Team Rocket checklist. Whether used for vintage deck building or as a standalone piece for a Pokémon TCG collection, this card serves as a tangible link to the era when the trading card game first captivated global audiences. Its enduring presence in collector circles underscores the lasting appeal of early Generation I designs and the iconic status of Hypno within the Pokémon universe.
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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.
