Dark Golbat 24/82
Set: Team Rocket
Released: Apr 24, 2000
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About Dark Golbat
Sneaks up silently on its prey and attacks it from behind, sometimes killing it with one bite.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #42
- Card Number 24/82
- Card RarityRare
- IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
- Release Date24/04/2000
- SeriesBase
- Expansion Team Rocket
- Evolves From
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points50 HP
- Weakness
Psychic ×2 - Resistance
Fighting -30
Abilities
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Pokémon Power:
Sneak Attack
When you play Dark Golbat from your hand, you may choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. If you do, Dark Golbat does 10 damage to that Pokémon. Apply Weakness and Resistance.
Attacks
- Flitter


Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for this attack. (Any other effects that would happen after applying Weakness and Resistance still happen.)
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Dark Golbat swooping fiercely through a swirling, eerie green tunnel, its wide mouth open as it prepares to attack prey silently from behind in the shadows of its dark environment.
Playability Overview
Dark Golbat offers versatile disruption with Sneak Attack and moderate damage via Flitter, but its low HP and retreat cost limit its longevity in competitive play.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Cave DwellersPlace Dark Golbat in the center of a page themed around dark, underground Pokémon. It pairs well with other creatures that thrive in caves, like Zubat or Crobat, creating a spooky vibe. Surround it with darker cards to enhance the shadowy atmosphere.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Spooky / Dark Green / Bats / Night Flight
















