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Dark Dragonite

Team Rocket 22/82 • rare

Set: Team Rocket
Number: 22/82
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2000
Energy type: Colorless
Market price: $73.67

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$73.67market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$61.25 – $73.96 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Dark Dragonite from the 2000 Team Rocket set is notable for being the first appearance of the "Dark" Pokémon mechanic, which traded typical elemental resistances for increased offensive capabilities. Collectors prize this card for its iconic artwork by Ken Sugimori, which captures a more aggressive, thematic departure from the original Dragonite design.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPStage 2

Pokémon PowerSummon Minions

When you play Dark Dragonite from your hand, search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energy colorless energy colorless energyGiant Tail70

Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.

Resistancefighting energy-30Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Sometimes called "The God of Destruction." Its wings are able to support it in spite of its massive weight.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Dark Dragonite was released as part of the Team Rocket expansion in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in Japan in 1997 and internationally in 2000. This set marked a significant thematic shift for the franchise, introducing 'Dark' Pokémon to represent the antagonistic Team Rocket organization. The cards featured a darker, more aggressive aesthetic compared to the original base set, reflecting the complex moral landscape of the game's lore at the time.

The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most prolific and celebrated illustrators in the history of the Pokémon card game. Arita utilized a distinct, moody style to differentiate the Dark Dragonite from its earlier iterations, emphasizing a more formidable and imposing presence. The design was well-received by players and collectors alike, becoming an iconic piece of the original expansion and remaining a staple of vintage collecting for its combination of popular character design and the nostalgic pull of the early Team Rocket era.

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