Dark Persian
Team Rocket · #42

Dark Persian

Dark Persian is a Uncommon Pokémon TCG printing from Team Rocket (#42). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.26 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2000. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.

Team Rocket set collectorsEvolution line completers Unlimited
TCGPlayer market $2.26
Cardmarket trend €3.40
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Dark Persian suits collectors working on Team Rocket who need the Uncommon slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

What is Dark Persian from Team Rocket?

Dark Persian is a Pokémon card in Team Rocket numbered 42. Popular with women because of its beautiful fur. The leader of the Rockets keeps one as a pet. National Pokédex #53. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

What is Dark Persian worth today?

Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.26 for Dark Persian. Low and high spread runs $0.40 to $26.57. Per-finish references: unlimited: $2.26; 1stEdition: $4.02. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

SetTeam Rocket
Number42
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$2.26
Cardmarket EUR€3.40
unlimited $2.26
1stEdition $4.02

Gameplay stats

HP60
TypesColorless
Evolves fromMeowth
Fascinate Colorless Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with the Defending Pokémon. This attack can't be used if your opponent has no Benched Pokémon.
Poison Claws ColorlessColorless 10 Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
WeaknessFighting ×2

How collectible is Dark Persian?

Dark Persian is listed as Uncommon in Team Rocket. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

What are the key details for Dark Persian?

Catalog fields: set Team Rocket, rarity Uncommon. Illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.

Cactaur's take

Dark Persian from Team Rocket should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.

Pros

  • Dark Persian is catalogued as Uncommon printing in Team Rocket, making set and number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $2.26 across finishes (unlimited: $2.26; 1stEdition: $4.02).

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $2.26 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

How much is Dark Persian worth?

Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.26 for ungraded Dark Persian from Team Rocket. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.

What set is Dark Persian from?

Dark Persian is listed in Team Rocket (Base) as card #42. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.

How rare is Dark Persian?

Our catalog lists Dark Persian as Uncommon in Team Rocket. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.

Is Dark Persian good for collectors or players?

Dark Persian includes gameplay stats in Team Rocket. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.

What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Dark Persian?

Finish variants of Dark Persian carry separate market listings. unlimited: $2.26; 1stEdition: $4.02 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.

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Trust & data sources. Cactaur displays catalog and market data from pokemontcg.io embedded TCGPlayer/Cardmarket references. Prices change frequently and are not guarantees.

Cactaur does not authenticate cards or guarantee values. Scan your copy in the iPhone app for condition-aware guidance.

Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-12. Last updated: 2026-06-10.