Dark Weezing Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Dark Weezing from the Team Rocket Returns set is an uncommon card numbered 42. It features 80 HP and the intriguing ability Methane Leak. Its attack, Darkness Charge, adds a strategic edge to gameplay. This card offers a distinctive addition for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Types: Grass, Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Abilities: Methane Leak (Poké-Body)
• Attacks: Smog (Poison effect), Darkness Charge (50 damage, self-damage)
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Legal Status: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

The only known printing of Dark Weezing is from the Team Rocket Returns expansion, identified by set code ex7 and card number 42. This printing is classified as Uncommon and showcases Mitsuhiro Arita’s detailed illustration.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants or alternate artworks are documented for this Dark Weezing card. It is uniquely identified by its dual Grass and Darkness typing and the Poké-Body ability Methane Leak, which places damage counters on Poisoned Pokémon each turn.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently recognized as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its dual typing and ability to poison opponents make it a strategic choice in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially to maintain the clarity of Mitsuhiro Arita’s artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns (ex7): Dark Weezing appears as a potent Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique Grass/Darkness typing and a damaging Poké-Body ability, fitting the set’s theme of villainous Pokémon.