Rare Secret
Dark Raichu
Team Rocket
Stores up electricity in its body, then suddenly releases it to surprise and shock everyone.
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#83 Dark Raichu - Team Rocket (base5)
Dark Raichu is a Pokémon with a Lightning type and 70 HP. Its sole attack, Surprise Thunder, requires three Lightning Energy to deal 30 damage, with additional effects based on coin flips. The attack inflicts 20 or 10 damage to each of the opponent’s Benched Pokémon, bypassing Weakness and Resistance for those targets. The card has a retreat cost of one Colorless Energy, making it relatively easy to deploy. Designed by artist Mitsuhiro Arita, it reflects a theme of sudden, electrifying power. Dark Raichu’s weakness to Fighting-type attacks at double power is noted, while its flavor text highlights its ability to store and release electricity unpredictably. Released as part of the Team Rocket set in 2000, it carries a Rare Secret rarity and is numbered 83 in the Base series. The card’s theme color is a warm shade of amber, aligning with its electric nature.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Rare Secret
Artist
Mitsuhiro Arita
Release Date
4/24/2000
Team Rocket
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