Dark Gyarados 8/82
Pokemon card from Team Rocket · released Apr 24, 2000
Dark Gyarados is a Rare Water-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 8/82 in Team Rocket (released Apr 24, 2000), illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$222.18 for the 1st edition holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Sep 29 and Oct 28, 2026, its 1st Edition Holofoil TCGplayer market price was unchanged at ~$222.18.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Edition Holofoil | ~$222.18 | ~$133.99 | ~$218.49 | CardNexuseBayBuy 1st Edition Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Unlimited Holofoil | ~$73.88 | ~$53.10 | ~$65.99 | CardNexuseBayBuy Unlimited Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Sealed Team Rocket products
TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Card details
| Set | Team Rocket |
| Number | 8/82 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Water |
| HP | 70 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Magikarp |
| Artist | Kagemaru Himeno |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | 1st Edition Holofoil · Unlimited Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number8/82Card 8 of the 82 in the main Team Rocket list.
- Set symbol
The small Team Rocket symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Kagemaru Himeno” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Pokemon Power: Final BeamWhen 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. Apply Weakness and Resistance. This power doesn't work if Dark Gyarados is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Ice Beam30Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Weakness: Grass ×2 · Resistance: Fighting -30 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Dark Gyarados printings
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All Gyarados cards · Team Rocket price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.