Team Rocket's Crobat ex #234

Team Rocket's Crobat ex, card 234/182 from the Destined Rivals set, is a highly desirable Special Illustration Rare and a secret card, significantly elevating its collector appeal. Its status as a secret rare, indicated by its numbering beyond the standard set count, combined with the 'Special Illustration Rare' designation, signifies a full-art card featuring unique artwork by cochi8i. These cards are known for their distinct pull rates, making them less common to encounter and thus more prized by collectors, especially with the nostalgic "Team Rocket's" prefix.

cochi8i's distinctive artwork for this Crobat ex captures the essence of the "Bat Pokémon," likely emphasizing its stealth, a trait highlighted in its Pokédex entry: "It flies so silently through the dark on its four wings that it may not be noticed even when nearby." As a Stage 2 Darkness-type Pokémon ex with 310 HP, it introduces strategic depth to gameplay, adhering to the Pokémon ex rule where an opponent takes two Prize cards upon its Knock Out. Its Biting Spree Ability, activated when played to evolve, allows players to place two damage counters on two of the opponent's Pokémon, reflecting Crobat's swift, precise strikes. The Assassin's Return attack provides a unique tactical option, allowing the Pokémon to return to hand, discarding all attached cards.