Dark Pupitar 41/109
Set: Team Rocket Returns
Released: Nov 1, 2004
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #247
- Card Number 41/109
- Card RarityUncommon
- IllustratorEmi Miwa
- Release Date01/11/2004
- SeriesEX
- Expansion Team Rocket Returns
- Evolves From
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fighting,
Darkness - Health Points80 HP
- Weakness
Grass ×2 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Attacks
- Dark Streak20


Flip a coin. If heads, each Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
- Rock Tumble40



This attack's damage is not affected by Resistance.
Rules
- This Pokémon is both Fighting Darkness type.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts a shadowy Pupitar emerging from swirling dark smoke and intense red light, its piercing eyes glowing with determination and menace as it prepares to unleash its powerful attacks.
Playability Overview
Dark Pupitar offers strategic value by combining Paralysis potential with consistent damage unaffected by resistance, making it useful for disrupting opponents while steadily chipping away at their Pokémon.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Shadowed EvolutionThis Dark Pupitar gives off a mysterious vibe with its dark colors and intense expression. It deserves a spot on a "Dark Type Evolution" page, ideally alongside other shadowy Pokémon like Houndoom or Umbreon. The contrasting colors can really make this card pop among its companions.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Intense / Dark Palette / Evolutionary Journey / Hidden Depths


































