Dark-muk – Team Rocket Returns (#16)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Dark-muk (#16) is a Rare card from EX - Team Rocket Returns released in 2004. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Slimy Water attack (10× damage), Does 10 damage times the number of Colorless Energy in the Defending Pokémon's Retreat Cost (after applying effects to the Retreat Cost).. TCGplayer market price sits around $4.99, Cardmarket average sale is €3.71, Floor listings start near €0.55.
- TCGplayer market price: $4.99
- Cardmarket trend price: €4.06
- Recent low listing: €0.55
Card Details
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Card Number
- 16
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 🌿 Grass, 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
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Sticky Goo
As long as Dark Muk is your Active Pokémon, your opponent pays ColorlessColorless more to retreat his or her Active Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
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Slimy Water
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 10×
Does 10 damage times the number of Colorless Energy in the Defending Pokémon's Retreat Cost (after applying effects to the Retreat Cost). -
Acidic Poison
[Grass, Colorless]
— 10
The Defending Pokémon is now Burned and Poisoned.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Dark-muk from Team Rocket Returns (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2004, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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-muk 16 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Dark-muk's Slimy Water deals 10× damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Does 10 damage times the number of Colorless Energy in the Defending Pokémon's Retreat Cost (after a...
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Grass/Darkness Type • Weak to Psychic ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Rocket Returns #16 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Rare | $4.99 |
�📦 Team Rocket Returns Set Context
This Dark-muk is part of the Team Rocket Returns expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2004.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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-muk 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 cards from Team Rocket Returns are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass, Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Dark-muk 16 was released in 2004 in the Team Rocket Returns expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Team Rocket Returns 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-muk with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Dark-muk 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-muk works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.