Dark Tyranitar
Rocket Gang Strikes Back

#70 Dark Tyranitar - Rocket Gang Strikes Back (rocket-gang-strikes-back)

Dark Tyranitar is a Pokémon with 120 HP, featured in the Rocket Gang Strikes Back set released on October 15, 2004. It is numbered 70 and classified as a Rare Holo card, illustrated by artist Nakaoka. The card includes three distinct attacks, each with specific energy costs and effects. The first attack, Grind, requires one Colorless Energy and deals 10 damage plus 10 additional damage for each Energy attached to Dark Tyranitar. The second attack, Spinning Tail, costs one Darkness and two Colorless Energies, inflicting 20 damage to each of the opponent’s Pokémon, including those in the Benched position. The third attack, Bite Off, demands two Darkness and three Colorless Energies, dealing 70 damage plus 50 extra if the defending Pokémon is a Pokémon-ex. These attacks reflect the card’s strategic versatility in battle. The card’s design and mechanics align with its role in the Rocket Gang Strikes Back expansion, emphasizing its thematic connection to the set’s narrative.