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Dark Alakazam [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$32.56Market Price
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Dark Alakazam [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Dark Alakazam is the non-holo rare counterpart to the Team Rocket holo Dark Alakazam, sharing the same attacks while giving collectors a more accessible 1st Edition version of one of the set’s signature Dark Pokémon.
Set Lore
Team Rocket was the expansion that introduced Dark Pokémon to the TCG, making Dark Alakazam part of the very first wave of cards that showed how Team Rocket’s influence could twist familiar Kanto evolutions into more aggressive forms.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and art director behind Pokémon, which gives Dark Alakazam the prestige of being tied directly to one of the franchise’s defining original artists.
In-Game
Because Alakazam is a trade-evolution icon from the original Game Boy games, Dark Alakazam feels especially nostalgic to collectors who remember how hard it was to complete the Abra line in Pokémon Red and Blue without a link trade.
Cultural Impact
Cards from Alakazam’s evolution line carry extra historical weight for collectors because the Kadabra controversy later made the line unusually difficult to print in the TCG, which gives early WotC-era pieces like Dark Alakazam an added sense of importance.
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About Dark Alakazam [1st Edition]
Dark Alakazam [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Team Rocket set, card number 18. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $32.56, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #18
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Dark Alakazam [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Dark Alakazam [1st Edition] is $32.56. 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 18, 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.