Dark Crobat 3/109
Set: Team Rocket Returns
Released: Nov 1, 2004
Pokémon
Grass Type
Darkness Type
Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 57.0 packs (1.8%)
Evolves From:
Dark Golbat
Grass Type
Darkness Type
Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 57.0 packs (1.8%)
Evolves From:
Dark Golbat
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #169
- Card Number 3/109
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorKyoko Koizumi
- Release Date01/11/2004
- SeriesEX
- Expansion Team Rocket Returns
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass, Darkness
- Health Points90 HP
- Weakness
Lightning ×2
- Resistance
Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Grass, 
Darkness 
Lightning ×2 
Fighting -30 
Colorless ×1 Abilities
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Poké-Power:
Black Beam
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Dark Crobat is your Active Pokémon, you may choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon. That Pokémon is now Poisoned. This power can't be used if Dark Crobat is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks
- Dark Drain
Does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Remove from Dark Crobat a number of damage counters equal to the number of your opponent's Pokémon in play.
- Skill Dive
Does 30 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Rules
- This Pokémon is both Grass Darkness type.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Dark Crobat soaring through a shadowy night sky, its piercing yellow eyes glowing intensely, while its wings stretch wide, casting an ominous and powerful silhouette against the dark backdrop.
Playability Overview
Dark Crobat’s ability to poison and spread damage effectively combined with its moderate HP makes it versatile, though its reliance on setup and specific conditions can limit consistent play in competitive decks.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Night FlightThis Dark Crobat card fits great on a night or cave-themed page. Use it as a moody page anchor with other dark or Poison-type Pokémon that thrive in low-light environments. The purple and black tones pop nicely against similarly moody backgrounds.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Mysterious / Dark Purple / Nocturnal / Stealth Hunter
