Dark Steelix Collector’s Guide
Character Intro
Dark Steelix is a Rare Holo card from the Team Rocket Returns set, numbered 10. This sturdy Pokémon boasts 110 HP and features the powerful attack Heavy Impact. Its dark, metallic design captures the essence of its formidable steel type.
Quick Facts
| set_name | release_date | number | rarity | hp | illustrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Rocket Returns | 10 | Rare Holo | 110 | Kyoko Koizumi |
- Type: Darkness, Metal
- Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Onix)
- Retreat Cost: 4
- Weakness: Fire ×2
- Resistance: Grass -30
- Rules: This Pokémon is both Darkness and Metal type.
Key Printings
The key printing of Dark Steelix is from the Team Rocket Returns set, identified by the set code ex7 and card number 10. This Rare Holo card is notable for its dual Darkness and Metal typing and its two attacks.
Attacks
- Energy Link: Deals 20 damage and allows you to retrieve an Energy card from your discard pile and attach it to Dark Steelix.
- Heavy Impact: A powerful 60-damage attack requiring four Energy.
Variants & Identifiers
There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its card ID ex7-10 and the distinctive artwork by Kyoko Koizumi. The card’s holofoil pattern and the combination of Darkness and Metal types make it visually and mechanically unique within the Team Rocket Returns set.
Legality & Play Notes
- Legality: unknown
- This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its high retreat cost of 4 and dual typing may influence deck-building strategies, but official tournament play status is unknown.
Care & Storage Tips
To preserve the holofoil finish and maintain card condition, store Dark Steelix in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique artwork, consider using a top loader or a binder with individual pockets for added protection.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Team Rocket Returns (ex7): This set reintroduces Dark Steelix as a Rare Holo, emphasizing its dual Darkness and Metal typing and providing collectors with a visually compelling card illustrated by Kyoko Koizumi. The set focuses on Team Rocket-themed Pokémon with unique typings and abilities.
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