Dark Tyranitar 20/109
Set: Team Rocket Returns
Released: Nov 1, 2004
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #248
- Card Number 20/109
- Card RarityRare
- 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
Fighting,
Darkness - Health Points120 HP
- Weakness
Grass ×2 - Retreat Cost


Colorless ×3
Abilities
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Poké-Body:
Sand Damage
As long as Dark Tyranitar is your Active Pokémon, put 1 damage counter on each of your opponent's Benched Basic Pokémon between turns. You can't use more than 1 Sand Damage Poké-Body between turns.
Attacks
- Second Strike50+



If the Defending Pokémon already has at least 2 damage counters on it, this attack does 50 damage plus 20 more damage.
Rules
- This Pokémon is both Fighting Darkness type.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Dark Tyranitar emerging fiercely from a swirling sandstorm, its glowing eyes and open mouth exuding power and aggression amidst a dynamic, chaotic desert backdrop of whirling dust and shadows.
Playability Overview
Dark Tyranitar's Sand Damage ability steadily pressures opponents by damaging all their benched Basic Pokémon, but its relatively high retreat cost and energy requirement may limit flexibility in fast-paced decks.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Dark DescentPlace this card in the center of a dark-themed page. It’s a great focal point surrounded by other Dark-type Pokémon like Houndoom or Umbreon. The edgy vibe and colors will tie the page together nicely, creating a powerful presence.Additional Binder Suggestions: Urban Night / Intense / Dark Green / Shadowy Figures / Fearsome Foes




























