Dark Gyarados [1st Edition] - Pokemon Team Rocket #8
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Dark Gyarados [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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Card History
Dark Gyarados is one of the signature holos from Team Rocket, the expansion that introduced Dark Pokémon and gave the early TCG its first true villain-themed twist.
Set Lore
This card’s Team Rocket artwork frame and naming convention mark it as part of the original Dark Pokémon mechanic, which portrayed Rocket-trained Pokémon as more aggressive but generally lower-HP versions of familiar favorites.
Card History
Dark Gyarados feels especially on-theme for Team Rocket because Gyarados is famously tied to Rocket experiments at the Lake of Rage, where Team Rocket’s radio waves forced Magikarp to evolve into rampaging Gyarados.
Artist
Collectors also chase this card for its illustrator, Kagemaru Himeno, one of the most beloved classic-era Pokémon artists, whose soft painted style appears across hundreds of TCG cards.
Cultural Impact
Dark Gyarados became even more iconic in vintage collecting because it was also selected as the Team Rocket Prerelease promo, giving the card a second famous version beyond the standard set holo.
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About Dark Gyarados [1st Edition] (Pokemon Team Rocket #8)
Dark Gyarados [1st Edition] 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 Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $228.87, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently for sale.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $157.67 to $244.82, with a median of $162.28.
Card details
- Card Number
- #8
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Dark Gyarados [1st Edition] from Pokemon Team Rocket #8?
The current market price of Dark Gyarados [1st Edition] is $228.87. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Dark Gyarados [1st Edition] from?
Dark Gyarados [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Team Rocket set, card number 8, released in 2000.
Is Dark Gyarados [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Dark Gyarados [1st Edition] 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 [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Dark Gyarados [1st Edition] 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 6,000 PSA graded copies tracked.