
Dark Golduck is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 60 HP. It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and is part of the Team Rocket set, card number 37, released in…
Dark Golduck is a Water-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Team Rocket set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 37/82 and is classified as Uncommon. The Team Rocket set was released on April 24, 2000.
The card includes the flavor text: “When Psyducks evolve, their headaches disappear and they find themselves in possession of formidable mental powers.”.
Card name: Dark Golduck
Card number: 37/82
Set: Team Rocket
Series: Base
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Water
HP: 60
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita
Release date: April 24, 2000
National Pokédex number: 55
Dark Golduck is most often collected as part of a complete Team Rocket set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Dark Golduck was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Dark Golduck is about
For context, the Team Rocket set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Team Rocket set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Dark Golduck is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 2,122 copies of this card, of which 254 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 12.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
As an Uncommon card, Dark Golduck sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 2,122 copies to date.
Dark Golduck appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Team Rocket Returns 35 (around $89.99).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Dark Golduck pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Team Rocket set (Base series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Team Rocket set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Dark Golduck is from the Team Rocket set (Base series), numbered 37/82 with the Uncommon rarity.
Dark Golduck is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 2,122 copies so far, with about 12.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 2,122 copies, of which 254 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 12.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Dark Golduck sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Team Rocket set was released on April 24, 2000.
Yes. Dark Golduck appears on one other card across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.