Dark Blastoise
Rocket Gang

#24 Dark Blastoise - Rocket Gang (rocket-gang)

Dark Blastoise is a Pokémon card from the Rocket Gang set, released on November 21, 1997. The card was illustrated by artist Mitsuhiro Arita and is classified as a Rare Holo. It has 70 HP and features a theme color of #5f8aa0. The card includes two attacks: Hydrocannon and Rocket Tackle. Hydrocannon costs two Water Energy and deals 30 damage plus 20 more for each Water Energy attached to Dark Blastoise but not used for the attack, with a maximum of 40 additional damage. Rocket Tackle requires one Water and two Colorless Energy, dealing 40 damage while also inflicting 10 damage to Dark Blastoise itself. The attack also allows the player to flip a coin, with heads granting protection from damage during the opponent’s next turn. The card’s design and mechanics reflect its role in the game’s original release.