Dark Dragonair Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

An uncommon from Team Rocket Returns (#31), Dark Dragonair features 70 HP, the Poké-Power Evolutionary Light, and the Dragon Rage attack—an elegant, serpentine support piece with a decisive strike option.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Dratini)
• Abilities: Evolutionary Light (Poké-Power) lets you search your deck for an Evolution card once per turn if Dark Dragonair is active and not affected by a Special Condition.
• Attack: Dragon Rage (30 damage)
• Weakness: Colorless ×2
• Resistances: Grass -30, Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 1

Key Printings

This exact printing of Dark Dragonair appears in the Team Rocket Returns set, identified by the code ex7-31. It is an uncommon card illustrated by Emi Miwa, notable for its distinctive Darkness typing and strategic Evolutionary Light ability.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants
• Set code: ex7
• Card number: 31
• Poké-Power: Evolutionary Light
• Darkness type
• Combination of Water and Lightning energy for its attack

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to search for Evolution cards can be tactically valuable, but its play status is uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustration by Emi Miwa. Keep it in a cool, dry place to maintain condition and value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns (ex7): Reintroduces Dark-type Pokémon with a Team Rocket theme. Dark Dragonair stands out as a strategic Stage 1 with Evolutionary Light to support Evolution-focused decks, backed by moderate HP and useful resistances.