# Card Notes The Team Rocket set marked a turning point in Pokemon TCG history as the first expansion to feature villains as the central theme. Released in 2000, it departed from the traditional gym leader and champion focus, instead celebrating the nefarious Team Rocket organization. This darker aesthetic resonated strongly with collectors and remains a cornerstone set for anyone building a comprehensive Pokemon collection, representing a creative high point in the game's early years. Dark Dragonair exemplifies the set's appeal with its moody artwork and powerful Stage 1 positioning. The card captures the evolution's serpentine form rendered in Team Rocket's characteristic shadowy style. Collectors seek out this card both as part of the Dark Pokemon subset and for its role in competitive dark-type strategies of the era.