Dark Gyarados #25

Dark Gyarados is a Stage 1 card from the Team Rocket set (card #25). It carries a rarity of Rare, placing it in the standard tier of desirability within this expansion. As a Water-type Pokémon, Dark Gyarados brings distinct strategic advantages to TCG gameplay.

Water-type Pokémon offer versatility with spread damage and energy acceleration. A staple in many competitive archetypes.

Dark Gyarados is a Stage 1 Pokémon, evolved from a Basic form. Stage 1 Pokémon offer a significant power spike over their Basic counterparts and are crucial mid-game attackers.

With 70 HP, Dark Gyarados has modest HP, typical of lower-stage or support Pokémon that rely on abilities rather than raw stats.

At $16.30, Dark Gyarados is a meaningful card in the Team Rocket set. This price point makes it a worthwhile grading candidate — a PSA 10 could potentially double or triple the raw value. Use a grading estimator to assess whether submission is worth the cost.

From an investment perspective, Dark Gyarados benefits from being a Rare card in the Team Rocket expansion. Cards from popular sets with iconic Pokémon tend to appreciate 15-30% annually once the set goes out of print. Monitor price trends and consider grading valuable copies for maximum resale value.