Dark Golbat Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Dark Golbat is an Uncommon card from the Team Rocket Returns set, numbered 34. It has 70 HP and features the attack Night Ambush. A distinctive addition for collectors focused on the Team Rocket Returns lineup.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass, Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Zubat)
• Attack: Night Ambush (Deals 30 damage to one opponent’s Pokémon; Dark Golbat cannot attack next turn)
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

The only known printing of this Dark Golbat card is from the Team Rocket Returns set (ex7), numbered 34. It is classified as an Uncommon rarity card and is part of the ex series.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants. It can be identified by its dual Grass and Darkness type, the unique Night Ambush attack, and the illustration by Masakazu Fukuda. The card ID is ex7-34.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It is both Grass and Darkness type, which is an unusual combination in the Pokémon TCG.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and unique dual typing, maintaining clean edges and preserving the artwork supports long-term collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns (ex7): Dark Golbat appears as a strategic Stage 1 Pokémon with a Grass and Darkness type combination, featuring the Night Ambush attack. This set reintroduces Team Rocket-themed cards with distinctive mechanics and artwork.