Dark Hypno #26

Dark Hypno is a Stage 1 card from the Team Rocket set (card #26). It carries a rarity of Rare, placing it in the standard tier of desirability within this expansion. As a Psychic-type Pokémon, Dark Hypno brings distinct strategic advantages to TCG gameplay.

Psychic-type Pokémon specialise in damage counters and opponent disruption. Popular in control strategies.

Dark Hypno 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 60 HP, Dark Hypno has modest HP, typical of lower-stage or support Pokémon that rely on abilities rather than raw stats.

With a market value of $8.82, Dark Hypno represents an accessible mid-range card from the Team Rocket set. Cards in this price range are excellent candidates for grading — if you can pull a pristine copy and submit it for PSA or CGC grading, the premium on a gem mint copy could deliver solid returns.

From an investment perspective, Dark Hypno 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.