Dark-porygon2 – Neo Destiny (#8)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Dark-porygon2 (#8) is a Rare Holo card from Neo - Neo Destiny released in 2002. It showcases artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa, CR CG gangs and the Curve Attack attack (20 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done by attacks to Dark Porygon2 during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.). Cardmarket average sale is €31.61, Floor listings start near €12.90.
- Cardmarket trend price: €30.71
- Recent low listing: €12.90
Card Details
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Card Number
- 8
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Shin-ichi Yoshikawa, CR CG gangs
- HP
- 60
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Porygon-Z
Abilities
-
Spatial Distortion
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may flip a coin. If heads, choose a Stadium card from your discard pile and put it into play. (If there's already a Stadium card in play, discard it.) This power can't be used if Dark Porygon2 is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Curve Attack
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 20
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done by attacks to Dark Porygon2 during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Dark-porygon2 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-porygon2 8 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Dark-porygon2's Curve Attack deals 20 damage for Colorless + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done by attacks to Dark Porygon2 during your opponent's ne...
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Destiny #8 ← Current | 60 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | N/A |
�📦 Neo Destiny Set Context
This Dark-porygon2 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-porygon2 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.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Dark-porygon2 8 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: Colorless type Pokémon like Dark-porygon2 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-porygon2 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-porygon2 works best in Colorless type decks.