Dark Arbok #19
📉 Dip AlertDark Arbok is card #19 from Team Rocket, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $9.04 for its Unlimited printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Dark Arbok #19. Sell on your own schedule.
Dark Arbok at a glance
- Team Rocket, Base series, 2000.
- Live market value $9.04 for the Unlimited print.
- No published price history.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Dark Arbok price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dark Arbok #19.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.50
- Mid
- $6.49
- High
- —
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Dark Arbok a good deal?
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About Dark Arbok #19
Dark Arbok is the #19 of 82 card in Team Rocket, a vintage-era set released in 2000 as part of the Base series. A Grass-type (60 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. Its Unlimited printing is priced near $9.04, with listings from $3.50 to —.
“Freezes its prey with its stare. If you should encounter one, remember not to look into its eyes.”
Printed flavour text on the Team Rocket #19 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #19 / 82
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Ekans
- Pokédex
- #24
- Released
- 2000/04/24
Dark Arbok attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dark Arbok #19 — the playability layer behind the price.
Stare
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage to that Pokémon. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for this attack. (Any other effects that would happen after applying Weakness and Resistance still happen.) If that Pokémon has a Pokémon Power, that power stops working until the end of your opponent's next turn.
Poison Vapor
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Dark Arbok price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dark Arbok #19.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Unlimited at $9.04.
At $9.04 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $9.04 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket does not list Dark Arbok, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Dark Arbok price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Dark Arbok has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $8.80 to $12.14; the latest value sits at 7% of that recorded range and 25.5% below the high set October 13, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 12.4%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 27.5%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Dark Arbok?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $9.04 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $7.54 via eBay's default tier, $7.59 on TCGplayer, $8.24 on Cardmarket, $7.75 on Whatnot and $9.04 selling directly — a $1.50 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Dark Arbok #19.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Dark Arbok?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dark Arbok #19 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Dark Arbok #19.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $9.04 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $55.01 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-54.4% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Dark Arbok within Team Rocket
Within Team Rocket it is the #32 most valuable of 40 tracked cards; the set median is $39.49.
That is 77% below the middle of the set — a top-22% position.
The set's top card is Dark Dragonite (#5), valued at $531.53.
What makes Dark Arbok valuable
- At Rare rarity, Dark Arbok is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- As a 2000 vintage card, Dark Arbok benefits from a finite, shrinking supply of raw copies.
- Dark Arbok is a Grass card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Dark Arbok
- Team Rocket was released in 2000; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Dark Arbok can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Dark Arbok has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $9.04 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Dark Arbok value questions
What is the value of Dark Arbok?
Live pricing puts the Unlimited print at $9.04 (low $3.50, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Is Dark Arbok a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Dark Arbok rare?
Dark Arbok is a Rare card from Team Rocket (Base series, 2000). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Dark Arbok have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Unlimited ($9.04). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Dark Arbok?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $9.04. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Dark Arbok?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
Other Dark Arbok cards
Dark Arbok appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
