Dark Gyarados 36/109
Set: Team Rocket Returns
Released: Nov 1, 2004
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #130
- Card Number 36/109
- Card RarityUncommon
- IllustratorNakaoka
- Release Date01/11/2004
- SeriesEX
- Expansion Team Rocket Returns
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Water,
Darkness - Health Points80 HP
- Weakness
Lightning ×2 - Resistance
Fighting -30 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Abilities
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Poké-Body:
Dark Scale
If Dark Gyarados is your Active Pokémon and is Knocked Out by an opponent's attack, put 3 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.
Attacks
- Sharp Fang30


- Dark Streak40



Flip a coin. If heads, each Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Rules
- This Pokémon is both Water Darkness type.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Dark Gyarados roaring fiercely, its jagged body twisting through a swirling, ominous vortex of dark red, purple, and green hues, exuding an intense and threatening presence.
Playability Overview
Dark Gyarados offers strategic value by punishing opponents with residual damage upon knockout and potentially paralyzing foes, balancing its moderate HP and evolving requirement with tactical disruption.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Dark DepthsThis Gyarados has a fierce presence, with its menacing roar and dark color scheme perfectly capturing the essence of chaos. I’d place it on a "Villainous Waters" page, adjacent to other intimidating Pokémon like Darkrai or Hydreigon. The dynamic art really stands out against lighter cards.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Intense / Dark Aesthetic / Chaos Unleashed / Sea Monster














