{"product_id":"dark-charizard-21-team-rocket-21-82-non-foil","title":"Dark Charizard (21) - Team Rocket #21\/82 - Non-Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a non-foil single card in used condition. There is a visible crease along the top right edge, which is worth noting for collectors with stricter standards. The rest of the card's surface shows typical handling consistent with a played or collected copy from this era. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark Charizard is one of the most recognizable cards to come out of the Team Rocket expansion, and for good reason. Charizard has always commanded attention in the Pokemon Trading Card Game, and this corrupted version — reimagined under Team Rocket's sinister influence — carries that same gravitational pull. The artwork depicts the fan-favorite Fire-type fully under the sway of the villainous organization, a thematic twist that gave the entire Team Rocket set its edgy, darker identity when it released. Seeing a beloved Pokemon recast as a weapon of Giovanni's ambitions was genuinely striking at the time, and it still resonates with anyone who grew up chasing these cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Team Rocket expansion arrived during the height of the original Pokemon TCG craze and introduced the \"Dark\" mechanic, a brilliant design choice that gave familiar Pokemon new moves, altered stat lines, and a distinctly menacing personality on the cardboard. Dark Charizard sits at number 21 in the 82-card set, landing in the rare slot and making it one of the more sought-after pulls of the expansion. Its attacks lean into the high-damage, high-drama playstyle that Charizard fans expect, and the card has always held a place in the hearts of collectors who wanted to complete this iconic set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the non-foil version of Dark Charizard interesting from a collecting standpoint is that it often flies under the radar compared to its holo counterpart, but it carries all the same thematic weight and artwork. For set completers working through the full Team Rocket roster, this card is an essential piece of the puzzle. It also has an understated appeal for longtime fans who appreciate the storytelling baked into the Dark series — the idea that even Charizard, one of the most powerful and proud Pokemon in the original 151, could be bent to Team Rocket's will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark Charizard is a perfect fit for collectors working to complete the Team Rocket set, Pokemon enthusiasts who love the lore and aesthetic of the villain-themed expansions, or anyone who simply wants a piece of classic TCG history featuring one of the franchise's most beloved Pokemon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56689855791270,"sku":"PKP-84573-NF","price":70.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/Ek5C7oIS8Y2HMG-TFvdlSJAPxOTGFCzB9uXqMWo-ZKQ.jpg?v=1782191742","url":"https:\/\/coolection.com\/products\/dark-charizard-21-team-rocket-21-82-non-foil","provider":"Coolection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}