For collectors of the Pokémon TCG, this Dark Blastoise holographic trading card from the 2001 Italian Rocket set is a vintage standout. Artist Mitsuhiro Arita’s illustration shows Blastoise with a sinister expression, aiming its water cannon at the ready against a cosmic holo background of shimmering stars. A first-edition Italian print with full Italian text and a classic foil pattern, this card appeals to collectors of authentic Team Rocket–era cards. As part of Team Rocket’s signature “Dark Pokémon” series, Dark Blastoise offers an alternate version of Blastoise that remains sought-after for its iconic design.