Dark Alakazam Holo 01/82 Pokémon Team Rocket Raw

Character: Alakazam

Set: Base Set

Series: Team Rocket

Card Number: 01

Rarity: Rare

Condition: Raw

Grade: N/A

Year: 2000

Illustrator:  Ken Sugimori

Dark Alakazam (01/82) from the Pokémon Team Rocket expansion is one of the most iconic and sought-after cards in the early history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Released in April 2000 as part of the 5th expansion, this Holo Rare Stage 2 Psychic-type Pokémon stands out with its sinister "Dark" classification, symbolizing the corrupted evolution of Alakazam under the influence of the nefarious Team Rocket organization. With a striking holographic artwork by Ken Sugimori and a menacing design that captures the card’s villainous theme, Dark Alakazam is a visual standout in any collection. Its rarity, historical significance, and unique place in the Team Rocket set make it a prized possession for collectors and fans of vintage Pokémon TCG.

Featuring 60 HP and a Stage 2 evolution line starting from Abra, Dark Alakazam brings powerful in-game abilities that reflect its psychic prowess. Its two attacks, Teleport Blast and Mind Shock, offer strategic versatility in gameplay. Teleport Blast allows players to deal 30 damage and optionally switch Dark Alakazam with a Benched Pokémon, enabling tactical retreats. Mind Shock delivers 40 damage while bypassing Weakness and Resistance, making it a potent tool against otherwise difficult matchups. With a Retreat Cost of 3 and a Weakness to Psychic types, the card balances power with vulnerability, staying true to TCG mechanics of the era.

As a Holo Rare card from the original Team Rocket set, Dark Alakazam comes in both 1st Edition and Unlimited printings, with the 1st Edition being significantly more valuable, especially in high-grade condition. The holographic foil treatment features a distinctive "swirl" or starry pattern, characteristic of early 2000s Pokémon cards. DWhether displayed, traded, or kept as an investment, Dark Alakazam remains a legendary piece of Pokémon TCG history.

Card Number / Rarity:01/82 / Holo Rare

Card Type / HP / Stage:Psychic / 60 / Stage 2

Attack 1:[1PP] Teleport Blast (30)
You may switch Dark Alakazam with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. (Do the damage before switching the Pokémon.)

Attack 2:[PPP] Mind Shock (40)
Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for this attack. (Any other effects that would happen after applying Weakness and Resistance still happen.)

Weakness / Resistance / Retreat Cost:P / / 3

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