Dark Flaaffy Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Dark Flaaffy from the Team Rocket Returns set is an uncommon card numbered 33. It features 80 HP and a single attack called Headbutt. This card offers a straightforward yet engaging addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

Card Details

• Pokémon: Dark Flaaffy
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Mareep)
• Types: Lightning, Darkness
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Rules: This Pokémon is both Lightning Darkness type.
• Attacks:
• Thunder Slash: Deals 10 damage and can paralyze Basic Defending Pokémon; cannot be used consecutively.
• Headbutt: Deals 20 damage with a Lightning and Colorless energy cost.
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

The key printing of Dark Flaaffy is from the Team Rocket Returns set (ex7), card number 33. This is the only known printing for this card, making it a focused collectible for fans of the ex series and Team Rocket-themed cards.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Dark Flaaffy card. It is identified by the set code ex7-33 and is classified as an Uncommon rarity card. The illustrator credit to Masakazu Fukuda helps authenticate the card’s original artwork.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique dual Lightning and Darkness typing and paralysis effect make it an interesting card for casual play or collection, but official tournament use is not established.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store Dark Flaaffy in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and unknown release date, keeping it in a stable environment will help retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns (ex7): Dark Flaaffy appears as card 33 in this set, showcasing a blend of Lightning and Darkness types with strategic attacks. This set focuses on Team Rocket-themed Pokémon, and Dark Flaaffy fits well within this motif, offering collectors a unique Stage 1 card with tactical potential.