Dark Gyarados
Pokemon • Celebrations Classic Collection (originally Team Rocket)
Card Type
Stage 1 Pokemon
Set & Number
Celebrations Classic Collection (originally Team Rocket) - 8/82 ★
Rarity
Holo Rare (Celebrations Subset)
Edition & Language
25th Anniversary Edition • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $1.00 - $3.00; Graded (PSA 10): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies consistently fall between $1.50 and $4.00 including shipping. PSA 9 copies sell for approximately $15.00.
Condition Details
Centering appears slightly heavy on the left and bottom borders. Surface looks clean through the binder sleeve, though minor micro-scratches are common for these etched foil cards. Soft corners are not visible due to sleeve and binder placement.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The high population and low market value usually result in grading fees exceeding the card's worth.
Card Description
Pokemon Power: Final Beam - When Dark Gyarados is Knocked Out by an attack, flip a coin. If heads, this power does 20 damage for each Water Energy attached to Dark Gyarados to the Pokémon that Knocked Out Dark Gyarados. Attack: Ice Beam (30 damage) - Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Notable Features
Includes the 25th Anniversary Pikachu head gold stamp on the right side of the art box. Features the classic 'Team Rocket' R symbol and an etched holofoil texture unique to the Celebrations reprint set.
Authentication Notes
The card features the correct 'holofoil' texture and font styles consistent with the 2021 Celebrations printing. The 25th anniversary logo is properly positioned and colored.
Scanned: 2026-04-25T19:29:56.164335