Dark Weezing [1st Edition] - Pokemon Team Rocket #31
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Dark Weezing [1st Edition]
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Dark Weezing [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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Set Lore
Dark Weezing comes from the 2000 Team Rocket expansion, the fifth main English Pokémon TCG set and the release that introduced Dark Pokémon to collectors for the first time.
Card History
This card’s Mass Explosion attack is pure Team Rocket chaos, scaling with every Koffing, Weezing, and Dark Weezing in play before blasting all of them at once, which makes it one of the most flavorful self-destructive attacks of the WotC era.
Card History
Dark Weezing feels especially on-theme for anime fans because James’s Koffing evolved into Weezing early in the original series, turning the species into one of Team Rocket’s most recognizable signature Pokémon.
Artist
The artwork is by Shin-ichi Yoshida, and Bulbapedia’s card credits show Dark Weezing was one of his Team Rocket illustrations, tying it directly to one of the artists who helped define the set’s grimier villain aesthetic.
Cultural Impact
For vintage collectors, 1st Edition Team Rocket cards like Dark Weezing capture the moment Pokémon leaned fully into villain branding, with the set’s darker card frames and aggressive Dark Pokémon concept giving WotC-era packs a rebellious edge that still stands out today.