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1997 Japanese Pokémon Rocket Dark Dragonite Holo #149, professionally graded PSA 8 NM-MT.What makes this card special is its 1997 Japanese release date. Pokémon cards had only begun appearing in Japan in 1996, placing this Dark Dragonite within the first years of the entire Pokémon Trading Card Game. This is long before Pokémon became the worldwide phenomenon it would soon become and years before the English Team Rocket expansion arrived.Dark Dragonite is one of the standout holographic cards from the original Japanese Rocket Gang / Team Rocket era, featuring one of the franchise’s most beloved Pokémon with the darker Team Rocket treatment and classic vintage holographic artwork.Highlights:
* 1997 Japanese Pokémon Rocket
* Dark Dragonite Holo
* Pokémon No. 149
* PSA 8 NM-MT
* Released during the extremely early years of the Pokémon TCG
* Predates the English Team Rocket set
* Classic vintage Japanese holographic design
* Iconic Team Rocket “R” artwork
* Highly recognizable Dragonite collectible
* Excellent piece for vintage Japanese, Team Rocket, Dragonite, or early Pokémon collectors
