Dark Dragonite 5/82 Pokémon Team Rocket Raw

Character: Dragonite

Set: Base Set

Series: Team Rocket

Card Number: 5

Rarity: Rare

Condition: Raw

Grade: N/A

Year: 2000

Illustrator:  Mitsuhiro Arita

The Dark Dragonite card (5/82), specifically the Rare Holo version from the Team Rocket expansion of the Pokémon TCG, is a premium raw collectible released on April 24, 2000. Featuring artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, this Colorless-type Stage 2 Pokémon evolves from Dark Dragonair and is distinguished by its shimmering holofoil finish, setting it apart from the non-holo version numbered 22/82.

Mechanically, this card possesses 70 HP and features the Pokémon Power Summon Minions, which allows the player to search their deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto their Bench when Dark Dragonite is played from hand, then shuffle the deck afterward. Its attack, Giant Tail (4 Colorless energy), deals 70 damage, but requires a coin flip; if tails, the attack does nothing. The card has no weakness, a Fighting Resistance of -30, and a retreat cost of 2 Colorless energy. The Pokédex entry notes: "Sometimes called 'The God of Destruction.' Its wings are able to support it in spite of its massive weight."

The Rare Holo version of Dark Dragonite 5/82 is particularly prized by collectors completing the Team Rocket set, as it represents the holofoil variant alongside the non-holo 22/82 and the 1st Edition printings. A notable production error exists where approximately 5,000 Holofoil prints were issued as Non-Holofoil with the same 5/82 numbering, creating a highly sought-after "No Holo Error" variant with only 77 PSA-graded copies in existence. Its status as one of the most iconic Dark Pokémon in the franchise, combined with the scarcity of pristine 1st Edition print runs and the limited PSA 10 population, ensures consistent demand for raw copies in tournament-ready condition, particularly as the vintage 2000 Team Rocket set continues to gain retro collectibility value.

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