Dark Tyranitar Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Dark Tyranitar from Team Rocket Returns is a Rare card, number 20, with 120 HP. It features the Poké-Body Sand Damage and the attack Second Strike, showcasing strategic versatility. The card captures Tyranitar’s imposing presence with a robust design ideal for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Dark Tyranitar
• Stage: Stage 2
• Type: Fighting, Darkness
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Evolves From: Dark Pupitar
• Poké-Body: Sand Damage — places damage counters on opponent’s Benched Basic Pokémon between turns
• Attack: Second Strike — deals 50+ damage, with an additional 20 damage if the Defending Pokémon already has at least 2 damage counters
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: None

Key Printings

This exact printing is card number 20 in the Team Rocket Returns set (ex7). It is a Rare card illustrated by Kyoko Koizumi, notable for its dual Fighting and Darkness typing and the Sand Damage Poké-Body.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is uniquely identified by its set code “ex7-20” and the combination of Fighting and Darkness types, along with its distinctive Poké-Body and attack.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It features a unique Poké-Body that can only be used once between turns, adding a strategic element to gameplay.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s rare status and vibrant illustration by Kyoko Koizumi, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns (ex7): This set includes Dark Tyranitar as a rare Stage 2 card, emphasizing the dark and fighting aspects of the Pokémon with a powerful Poké-Body and attack combination. The set’s focus on Team Rocket themes complements the card’s menacing design and strategic playstyle.