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Dark Gyarados - Rocket Gang (Near Mint)

Dark Gyarados - Rocket Gang (Near Mint)

$35.00 USD
$35.00 USD
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Dark Gyarados — 1997 Japanese Rocket Gang Holo (#130) | Near Mint

This is the card that started it all for Dark Gyarados. Released in Japan on November 21, 1997, Rocket Gang was the fourth expansion of the Pokémon TCG — the set that permanently changed how the game looked and felt. It was here that Dark Pokémon were introduced to the world for the very first time, complete with their instantly recognizable brown-and-black artwork window that no other Pokémon card carried. Dark Gyarados wears that identity perfectly: a corrupted, Team Rocket–twisted version of one of the most feared Pokémon in the franchise, rendered in full holofoil on vintage Japanese card stock.

  • The origin of Dark type: Rocket Gang is where Dark Pokémon debuted in the TCG — this holo is the original Japanese printing, released over two years before Western collectors ever saw Team Rocket hit shelves.
  • Holo rarity: A full holofoil card in a 65-card vintage Japanese set. The card stock and holo pattern are distinctly era-appropriate and unmistakable to any serious collector of vintage Pokémon.
  • Final Beam Pokémon Power: Dark Gyarados punishes whatever takes it down — a design mechanic as aggressive as the card's artwork.
  • Market value: Raw Near Mint copies have recently sold in the $15–$20 range, with PSA 10 examples commanding ~$300. A clean NM copy represents genuine vintage Pokémon at an attainable entry point.
  • 25th Anniversary recognition: The holofoil Dark Gyarados was selected as one of the reprints for the Pokémon 25th Anniversary Celebrations: Classic Collection — a direct nod to how culturally significant this card remains.

Vintage Japanese Pokémon from 1997 sits at the foundation of the entire hobby. This Dark Gyarados Holo from Rocket Gang is the definitive first printing of one of the TCG's most iconic Dark-type Pokémon — sharp, original, and priced well for what it is.

Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.

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  • Standard shipping — $5.99 USPS Ground Advantage / First-Class. Typically 2–5 business days from Easley, SC. Tracked.
  • Express (Priority Mail) — $12.99 USPS Priority Mail. Typically 1–3 business days. Tracked.
  • Free Express Lane pickup at the store Order online, choose Express Lane Pickup at checkout, pull up to the drive-through window at 210 E Main St, Easley, SC. Same-day staging during open hours.
  • All sales final — no returns or refunds Sealed wax, raw singles, and graded slabs are non-returnable. Damage in transit? Notify us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we'll resolve via replacement at our discretion. Full policy.

Ships from Collector Station, 210 E Main St, Easley, SC 29640. Most orders ship within 1 business day.

  • Ships from Easley, SC Most orders ship within 1 business day. Tracked.
  • Express Lane pickup Drive-through window. Same-day staging during open hours.
  • Authentic & sourced right Sealed wax from authorized distributors. Slabs photographed in-house.
  • Trade or sell us this Text (864) 523-7071 for an offer.

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How fast does this ship?

Most orders ship from Easley, SC within 1 business day. Tracked. Express Lane drive-through pickup available same-day during store hours.

Is this product authentic and from authorized sources?

Yes — sealed wax is sourced from authorized distributors. Slabs are direct from the grading company. Raw singles are pulled from sealed product or vetted submissions.

Can I trade or sell something similar to you?

Yes — text +1-864-616-2820 with details and we will get back with a buy or trade offer.

What is your return policy?

All sales are final — no returns, refunds, or exchanges. Trading cards, sealed product, slabs, memorabilia, and apparel are non-returnable by nature. If a shipment is damaged in transit, notify us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we will resolve via replacement at our discretion. Full policy at /policies/refund-policy.