Dark Steelix
Rocket Gang Strikes Back

#72 Dark Steelix - Rocket Gang Strikes Back (rocket-gang-strikes-back)

Dark Steelix is a Pokémon with 110 HP, featuring a Rare Holo rarity and appearing in the Rocket Gang Strikes Back set released on October 15, 2004. Its artwork was created by artist Kyoko Koizumi. The card includes two attacks: Energy Link, which costs two Colorless Energy and deals 20 damage while allowing the player to search their discard pile for an Energy card to attach to Dark Steelix, and Heavy Impact, requiring four Energy (Fighting and three Colorless) to deal 60 damage. The Energy Link attack emphasizes resource management by utilizing discarded Energy cards. Dark Steelix’s design and mechanics reflect its role in strategic gameplay through Energy manipulation. The card’s set and release date place it within the early expansion era of the Pokémon TCG. Its number in the set is 72, contributing to its collectibility and historical context.