Dark-persian – Team Rocket (#42)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Dark-persian (#42) is an Uncommon card from Base - Team Rocket released in 2000. It showcases artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshida and the Fascinate attack, Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with the Defending Pokémon. This attack can't be used if your opponent has no Benched Pokémon.. Cardmarket average sale is €4.38, Floor listings start near €0.10.
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.30
- Recent low listing: €0.10
Card Details
- Set
- Team Rocket
- Card Number
- 42
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Shin-ichi Yoshida
- HP
- 60
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -30
Attacks & Strategy
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Fascinate
[Colorless]
Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with the Defending Pokémon. This attack can't be used if your opponent has no Benched Pokémon. -
Poison Claws
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Dark-persian from Team Rocket (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2000, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Shin-ichi Yoshida.
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-persian 42 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Dark-persian's Fascinate for Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with the Defending ...
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Psychic -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Rocket #42 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | N/A |
�📦 Team Rocket Set Context
This Dark-persian is part of the Team Rocket expansion , released as part of the Base series in 2000.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshida, 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-persian 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
- Uncommon cards from Team Rocket are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Shin-ichi Yoshida resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Dark-persian 42 was released in 2000 in the Team Rocket expansion. This set is part of the Base series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Shin-ichi Yoshida. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Team Rocket is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Dark-persian 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-persian 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 Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Dark-persian works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.