This 2000 Pokémon Team Rocket Dark Dragonair #33/82 1st Edition PSA 8 NM-MT is a desirable vintage card from the iconic Team Rocket expansion, released during the original Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

The Team Rocket set introduced the concept of “Dark Pokémon,” representing Pokémon under the control of Team Rocket. Among the most memorable cards from the set is Dark Dragonair, the evolved form of Dratini and the pre-evolution of the fan-favorite Dragonite. Dragon-line Pokémon have always maintained strong collector interest due to their rarity and popularity within the franchise.

Graded PSA 8 Near Mint–Mint, this card features strong eye appeal with well-preserved corners, clean surfaces, and solid centering. As a 1st Edition card, it carries the coveted Edition 1 stamp, signifying it comes from the earliest print run of the Team Rocket set—an important detail for vintage Pokémon collectors.

Cards featuring members of the Dratini–Dragonair–Dragonite evolution line remain popular among collectors, especially when found in 1st Edition WOTC-era PSA slabs. This makes Dark Dragonair an appealing addition to Team Rocket master sets, Dragon-type Pokémon collections, or vintage Pokémon portfolios.

Key Features

• Pokémon: Dark Dragonair

• Card Number: #33/82

• Set: Team Rocket

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Year: 2000

• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast

• Grading Company: PSA

• Grade: 8 (Near Mint–Mint)

A great opportunity to own a vintage 1st Edition Dragon-line Pokémon card from the classic WOTC era.