The 2004 Pokémon Team Rocket Returns Dark Dragonair (Card #31) is an Uncommon Stage 1 Darkness-type card featuring the Evolutionary Light ability and a Water/Lightning attack.
Dark Dragonair
2004 • Pokémon • Team Rocket Returns
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Description
Released in 2004 as part of the Team Rocket Returns expansion, Dark Dragonair (Card #31) stands as a notable Uncommon card in the original Pokémon Trading Card Game era. Designed by Emi Miwa, this Stage 1 Darkness Pokémon evolves from Dratini and carries 70 HP, offering a unique blend of strategic deck-building potential and nostalgic appeal for collectors of early 2000s sets. Gameplay mechanics for Dark Dragonair center on its Evolutionary Light ability. Once during your turn, if it is your Active Pokémon, you may search your deck for an Evolution card. This effect allows players to accelerate their development or find specific support cards, adding a layer of tactical depth to deck construction. Its primary attack, WaterLightning Dragon Rage, deals 30 damage, reflecting the card's hybrid elemental theme. Dark Dragonair represents this era with its Darkness typing and unique ability design. Whether you are building a competitive deck, completing your Team Rocket Returns collection, or adding a piece of Pokémon history to your inventory, this card offers significant value.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Dark Dragonair
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Emi Miwa
Card Stock
English
70
Darkness
Stage 1
Dratini
Colorless ×2
Grass -30, Fighting -30
1
148
Card Text
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Ability: Evolutionary Light
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Dark Dragonair is your Active Pokémon, you may search your deck for an Evolution card. Show it to your opponent and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Dark Dragonair is affected by a Special Condition.
Attack: Dragon Rage (30)
