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Dark Gyarados
EX Series•2000
$75.65Market Price
Raw NM
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Dark Gyarados Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Dark Gyarados is one of the signature holos of the original Team Rocket expansion, and this exact card was also chosen as the set’s Prerelease promo, which gives it an extra layer of nostalgia for early competitive-era collectors.
Set Lore
The Team Rocket set was the TCG’s first expansion built around villain-owned Pokémon, so Dark Gyarados helped introduce the now-iconic 'Dark Pokémon' concept that made cards feel like they came straight from the criminal underworld of Kanto.
In-Game
Gyarados is forever tied to Team Rocket in the games because the famous red Gyarados at the Lake of Rage appears during the same Johto storyline where Team Rocket is secretly manipulating Pokémon evolution.
Card History
That Team Rocket–Gyarados connection carried into the anime too, where the Red Gyarados storyline centers on Team Rocket’s evolution-inducing machine and turns Gyarados into the face of one of Johto’s most memorable crises.
Artist
This holo was illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, one of the most recognizable early Pokémon TCG artists, whose work has appeared on cards since the Jungle era and is beloved by long-time collectors for its classic painted style.
Card Reference
About Dark Gyarados
Dark Gyarados is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Team Rocket set, card number 8. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the EX Series era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $75.65, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 2 listings currently for sale.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #8
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- EX Series
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Dark Gyarados?
The current market price of Dark Gyarados is $75.65. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Dark Gyarados from?
Dark Gyarados is from the Pokemon Team Rocket set, card number 8, released in 2000.
Is Dark Gyarados worth grading?
Whether Dark Gyarados is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Dark Gyarados?
You can buy or sell Dark Gyarados on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 12,000 PSA graded copies tracked.