Dark-crobat – Neo Destiny (#2)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Dark-crobat (#2) is a Rare Holo card from Neo - Neo Destiny released in 2002. It showcases artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa, CR CG gangs and the Dark Drain attack, Flip a coin for each of your opponent's Pokémon. For each heads, this attack does 10 damage to that Pokémon. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance. Remove a number of damage counters from Dark Crobat equal to the damage dealt. If Dark Crobat has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them.. Cardmarket average sale is €49.78, Floor listings start near €17.00.
- Cardmarket trend price: €56.44
- Recent low listing: €17.00
Card Details
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Card Number
- 2
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Shin-ichi Yoshikawa, CR CG gangs
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
Abilities
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Surprise Bite
When you play Dark Crobat from your hand, you may choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This power does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance.)
Attacks & Strategy
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Dark Drain
[Grass, Grass]
Flip a coin for each of your opponent's Pokémon. For each heads, this attack does 10 damage to that Pokémon. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance. Remove a number of damage counters from Dark Crobat equal to the damage dealt. If Dark Crobat has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Dark-crobat from Neo Destiny (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2002, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Shin-ichi Yoshikawa, CR CG gangs.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Dark-crobat 2 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Dark-crobat's Dark Drain for Grass + Grass energy. Special effect: Flip a coin for each of your opponent's Pokémon. For each heads, this attack does 10 damage to that ...
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Psychic ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Destiny #2 ← Current | 70 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | N/A |
�📦 Neo Destiny Set Context
This Dark-crobat is part of the Neo Destiny expansion , released as part of the Neo series in 2002.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa, CR CG gangs, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Dark-crobat card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo cards from Neo Destiny are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa, CR CG gangs resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Dark-crobat 2 was released in 2002 in the Neo Destiny expansion. This set is part of the Neo series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa, CR CG gangs. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Neo Destiny is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Dark-crobat have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Dark-crobat card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Dark-crobat works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.