Certificate #6EDA212B1BE0 · Pokémon
Team Rocket · #8/82 · 2000
TCGAI Score
9.0
Consider. Send it if a 9 is still worth more than the fee.
Estimate, not an official grade.
Each side is scored out of 10. The lowest sub-grade caps the TCGAI Score.
| Category | Front | Back |
|---|---|---|
| Centering | 9 | 9.5 |
| Corners | 10 | 9.5 |
| Edges | 10 | 9 |
| Surface | 10 | 10 |
| Whitening | 10 | 9.5 |
| Holo / foil | 10 | 10 |
Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more.
No defects listed at this photo resolution.
Front All four corners are razor-sharp with no visible fuzz or whitening under magnification.
Back Three corners are sharp; bottom-right shows microscopic fiber fuzz only visible under magnification.
Front Factory edges are pristine.
Back One small section of faint silvering on the right edge, only visible upon close inspection.
Front Surface is flawless. No print dots, scratches, or scuffs detected.
Back Surface is clean and free of defects.
Front No paper fiber exposure on the border.
Back Microscopic spot of edge wear on the right side, not visible to the naked eye.
Front Holographic pattern is pristine with full shimmer and no visible foil scratches.
An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.
Graded 9
$95.00
Raw, ungraded
$7.27
Grading premium
+1207%
| Grade | Average | Range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | $95.00 | $90.00 – $100 | 2 |
Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot. Muestra insuficiente (graded=5, validListings=4, mínimo=5). Rango estimado con baja confianza.
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Dark Gyarados Holo 8/82 Team Rocket 25th Anniversary Pokémon Card
Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.
Recent 30-day changes mixed (-4.1% to +10.1% across variants), vintage Pokémon sustained by nostalgia but Unlimited floods lower end; graded copies hold firmer
Next months. Stable with minor fluctuations; watch for convention hype
Long term. Gradual rise for high-grade/1st Edition due to finite supply and cultural icon status
Dark Gyarados is a corrupted, black-scaled variant of Gyarados, a Water/Flying-type Pokémon infamous for its uncontrollable rage. It originates from the Pokémon anime's first episode where Ash witnesses a shiny Gyarados enraged by Team Rocket's failed capture attempt at the Rage Lake, symbolizing Team Rocket's destructive influence. This card embodies that dark, fearsome persona from the 2000 Team Rocket set, highlighting 'Dark Pokémon' corrupted by Team Rocket's power.
April 24, 2000, in the Pokémon Team Rocket expansion set by Wizards of the Coast in North America (English language)
Condition. Check centering (often off due to era printing), holofoil scratches/whitening on black scales, edge chipping from binders, surface wear on face and water splash; 1st Edition stamp prone to centering issues and print lines
Storage. Use semi-rigid holders or top-loaders with sleeves in cool, dry, UV-free environment; avoid stacking to prevent holo scratching; penny sleeves essential for ungraded copies
Authenticity. Verify Wizards of the Coast copyright (not Pokémon Company post-2003), correct font/spacing on 'Team Rocket' text, holo pattern matches originals (fakes have blurry patterns); use blacklight for paper fluorescence; graded/graded grading recommended; no official reprints in English base set
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