Dark Ariados Collector’s Guide
Character Intro
Dark Ariados from the Team Rocket Returns set is an uncommon card numbered 30. It has 70 HP and features the attack Super Poison Breath. The artwork captures Ariados’s eerie essence with a shadowy flair.
Quick Facts
| set_name | release_date | number | rarity | hp | illustrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Rocket Returns | 30 | Uncommon | 70 | Kyoko Koizumi |
- Pokémon: Dark Ariados
- Evolves From: Spinarak
- Types: Grass, Darkness
- Stage: Stage 1
- Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
- Weakness: Fire ×2
- Resistances: None
- Rules: This Pokémon is both Grass Darkness type.
- Image URL: /images/ex7/ex7-30.jpg
Key Printings
This exact printing is from the Team Rocket Returns set, identified by set code ex7 and card number 30. It is an uncommon rarity card, illustrated by Kyoko Koizumi.
- Attacks:
- Super Poison Breath: Poisons each defending Pokémon.
- Breaking Impact: Deals damage based on the opponent’s Pokémon retreat cost.
Variants & Identifiers
There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include:
– Dual Grass and Darkness typing
– Stage 1 classification
– Unique attack effects (Super Poison Breath and Breaking Impact)
– Retreat cost and Fire weakness profile
Legality & Play Notes
Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before use.
Care & Storage Tips
Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface. A temperature-controlled environment helps preserve the vibrant artwork by Kyoko Koizumi.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Team Rocket Returns (ex7): Reintroduces Dark-type Pokémon with twists, including dual typings like Grass and Darkness on Dark Ariados. The set emphasizes strategic attacks and unique effects, appealing to collectors interested in the darker side of the Pokémon TCG.
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