The 2004 Pokémon Team Rocket Returns Dark Dragonite Reverse Holo card, a Stage 2 Darkness-type Pokémon featuring unique energy transfer abilities.
2004 • Pokémon • Team Rocket Returns
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Dark Dragonite is a Stage 2 Darkness-type Pokémon from the 2004 Pokémon Team Rocket Returns set, bearing card number 15. As a Reverse Holo Rare, this collectible features a distinctive shimmering finish that contrasts with the standard black border design typical of the era. The card was illustrated by Nakaoka and holds 120 HP, evolving from Dark Dragonair. Its strategic gameplay revolves around the Dark Trance ability, which allows players to move a Darkness Energy card between their Pokémon as often as desired during their turn. This flexibility enables dynamic resource management during matches. Dark Dragonite also offers versatile attacking options, including the WaterLightning Double Wing Attack, which deals 30 damage to each Defending Pokémon, and the Colorless Claw Swipe for 50 damage. With a Retreat Cost of 2, this card balances offensive potential with strategic mobility. The Reverse Holo treatment adds a layer of visual interest, making it a sought-after piece for set builders and Pokémon TCG enthusiasts. Whether you are completing your Team Rocket Returns collection or simply admire the creativity of early 2000s Pokémon designs, this card represents a memorable chapter in the trading card game's history.
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Featured
Dark Dragonite
Game
Pokémon
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Rare
Nakaoka
Card Stock
English
Reverse Holo
120
Darkness
Stage 2
Dark Dragonair
Colorless ×2
Grass -30, Fighting -30
2
149
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Ability: Dark Trance
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may move a Darkness Energy card attached to 1 of your Pokémon to another of your Pokémon. This power can't be used if Dark Dragonite is affected by a Special Condition.
Attack: Double Wing Attack
Does 30 damage to each Defending Pokémon.
Attack: Claw Swipe (50)
FAQ
Dark Trance allows you to move a Darkness Energy card attached to one of your Pokémon to another of your Pokémon as often as you like during your turn before attacking. This ability helps optimize energy distribution across your board.
Dark Dragonite features two attacks: WaterLightning Double Wing Attack, which does 30 damage to each Defending Pokémon, and Colorless Claw Swipe, which does 50 damage. It has a Retreat Cost of 2.
The Dark Dragonite card from the Team Rocket Returns set was illustrated by Nakaoka.
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