Dark Golduck [1st Edition] - Pokemon Team Rocket #37
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Dark Golduck [1st Edition]
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Dark Golduck [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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Card History
Dark Golduck stands out as part of Team Rocket, the landmark expansion that introduced Dark Pokémon to the TCG and gave the set its more aggressive, villain-themed identity.
Set Lore
Because Team Rocket was released in English in both 1st Edition and unlimited printings, a 1st Edition Dark Golduck carries that classic early-Wizards-era stamp collectors chase from the set’s original April 24, 2000 release.
In-Game
Dark Golduck’s attack Super Psy directly nods to Golduck’s psychic side in the games, and Bulbapedia notes its Japanese name references a super form of Confusion, a move Golduck can learn.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the original Pokémon TCG artists who worked on the game from its earliest prototype stages and became one of the hobby’s most prolific names.
Card History
Golduck has a memorable anime connection through 'Bye Bye Psyduck,' where Misty briefly believes her Psyduck evolved, only to discover the flashy Golduck was actually a wild show-off.