Dark Tyranitar is a Stage 2 Fighting/Darkness Pokémon card from the 2004 Team Rocket Returns expansion, known for its powerful Sand Damage ability and high HP.
2004 • Pokémon • Team Rocket Returns
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Dark Tyranitar stands as a formidable presence in the 2004 Team Rocket Returns expansion, serving as the final evolution of the Dark Pupitar line. As a Stage 2 Pokémon card numbered 20 in the set, this Fighting/Darkness type boasts a robust 120 HP, making it a durable asset for collectors who appreciate the strategic depth of the original Generation III mechanics. The card is designed to leverage the Sandstorm environment, a common theme in the Team Rocket Returns set. Its signature ability, Sand Damage, allows players to place damage counters on their opponent's benched Basic Pokémon as long as Dark Tyranitar remains active. This passive effect adds significant pressure to competitive play, forcing opponents to manage their bench space carefully. The card's attack, Second Strike, provides a conditional damage boost, dealing 50 damage plus an additional 20 if the defending Pokémon already has at least two damage counters. Collectors often seek this card to complete the Team Rocket Returns checklist or to build decks centered around Sandstorm strategies. The rarity of this card is marked as Rare, indicating its standard distribution within the set. It remains a popular choice for both veteran players and new collectors exploring the rich lore of the Pokémon universe. Whether you are looking to add this powerful Pokémon to your collection or complete a specific set, Dark Tyranitar offers a compelling blend of nostalgia and gameplay utility.
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The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
The core identity of the card within the set.
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Dark Tyranitar
Game
Pokémon
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Rare
Kyoko Koizumi
Card Stock
English
120
Fighting, Darkness
Stage 2
Dark Pupitar
Grass ×2
3
248
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Ability: Sand Damage
As long as Dark Tyranitar is your Active Pokémon, put 1 damage counter on each of your opponent's Benched Basic Pokémon between turns. You can't use more than 1 Sand Damage Poké-Body between turns.
Attack: Second Strike (50+)
If the Defending Pokémon already has at least 2 damage counters on it, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.
FAQ
Dark Tyranitar is the Stage 2 final evolution of the Dark Pupitar line. It does not evolve from any other Pokémon within this set, serving as the end of that particular evolutionary chain.
Dark Tyranitar features the Sand Damage ability, which places damage counters on opponent's benched Basic Pokémon while it is active. Its attack, Second Strike, deals extra damage if the defending Pokémon already has at least two damage counters.
The artwork for Dark Tyranitar in the Team Rocket Returns set was created by Kyoko Koizumi, known for her distinctive style in the early 2000s Pokémon TCG expansions.
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