Dark Alakazam [1st Edition] - Pokemon Team Rocket #1
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Dark Alakazam [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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Card History
Dark Alakazam stands near the top of Team Rocket history as card #1 in the holo lineup, making it one of the set’s signature pulls from the expansion that introduced Dark Pokémon to the TCG.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives Dark Alakazam an especially authentic Gen I look that vintage collectors love.
Card History
Teleport Blast gave Dark Alakazam an early hit-and-run identity, letting it attack and then switch out in the same move—an effect that felt strikingly inventive in the game’s early years.
In-Game
Alakazam’s Pokédex identity as a hyper-intelligent Psychic-type makes the Team Rocket ‘Dark’ version especially memorable, because this card’s flavor text reimagines it as eerily expressionless and seemingly under someone else’s control.
Set Lore
Collectors also remember Team Rocket as the expansion that leaned fully into villainy, so pulling Dark Alakazam feels like opening a centerpiece from the era when the Pokémon TCG first embraced a darker story tone.
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About Dark Alakazam [1st Edition] (Pokemon Team Rocket #1)
Dark Alakazam [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Team Rocket set, card number 1. 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 $179.07, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 2 listings currently for sale.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $139.92 to $183.71, with a median of $169.15.
Card details
- Card Number
- #1
- 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 Alakazam [1st Edition] from Pokemon Team Rocket #1?
The current market price of Dark Alakazam [1st Edition] is $179.07. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Dark Alakazam [1st Edition] from?
Dark Alakazam [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Team Rocket set, card number 1, released in 2000.
Is Dark Alakazam [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Dark Alakazam [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 Alakazam [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Dark Alakazam [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.