The 2004 Team Rocket Returns release featuring Dark Muk (Card #16), a Stage 1 Grass/Darkness Pokémon with distinct gameplay abilities.
Dark Muk
2004 • Pokémon • Team Rocket Returns
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Within this expansion, Dark Muk (Card #16) stands out as a Stage 1 Grass/Darkness type that evolves from Grimer. Designed by artist Mitsuhiro Arita, this Rare card offers collectors a glimpse into the strategic diversity of the early 2000s TCG era. For players and completists, Dark Muk provides a compelling gameplay profile. With 80 HP, it utilizes the Sticky Goo ability to increase retreat costs for opponents while it remains Active. Its attacks, Slimy Water and Acidic Poison, offer versatile damage options, with the latter inflicting both Burned and Poisoned statuses on the Defending Pokémon. The card’s design and mechanics reflect the thematic focus of the Team Rocket Returns series, making it a notable piece for anyone studying the evolution of Pokémon card design during this period. Collectors often seek out this card to complete their Team Rocket Returns collection or to appreciate the specific Grass/Darkness typing introduced during this era.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Dark Muk
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Mitsuhiro Arita
Card Stock
English
80
Grass, Darkness
Stage 1
Grimer
Psychic ×2
1
89
Card Text
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Ability: Sticky Goo
As long as Dark Muk is your Active Pokémon, your opponent pays ColorlessColorless more to retreat his or her Active Pokémon.
Attack: Slimy Water (10×)
Does 10 damage times the number of Colorless Energy in the Defending Pokémon's Retreat Cost (after applying effects to the Retreat Cost).
Attack: Acidic Poison (10)
The Defending Pokémon is now Burned and Poisoned.
