Dark Dugtrio - Pokemon Team Rocket #23
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Dark Dugtrio
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Dark Dugtrio Card Facts & History
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Set Lore
Dark Dugtrio comes from Team Rocket, the landmark expansion that introduced Dark Pokémon to the TCG and gave Kanto evolutions a more aggressive, villain-themed identity that still defines vintage Rocket collecting.
Card History
This card stands out in vintage play for its Sinkhole Pokémon Power, punishing retreats in a way that perfectly matches Team Rocket’s ambush-style design philosophy.
Artist
Dark Dugtrio was illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, one of the most beloved early Pokémon TCG artists, whose watercolor style has been part of the hobby since Jungle and is instantly recognizable to long-time WotC collectors.
In-Game
Dugtrio is a Generation I Pokémon from the original Red and Blue era, so Dark Dugtrio ties Team Rocket’s villainous card concept directly back to one of the franchise’s earliest battlefield staples.
Cultural Impact
For many collectors, Dark Dugtrio captures the exact mood that made Team Rocket memorable in early Pokémon: familiar monsters reimagined as rougher, more dangerous versions under Rocket’s control.