Dark Kadabra Team Rocket 3982 Appraisal

Dark Kadabra (Team Rocket Expansion #39/82)

This is a vintage Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) card featuring the character 'Dark Kadabra' from the Team Rocket Expansion, released by Wizards of the Coast circa 2000. The card follows the standard 2.5 by 3.5-inch format, constructed from layered cardstock with the iconic blue-and-yellow Pokémon back. The card is a non-holographic uncommon, distinguished by the 'R' symbol on the right side of the art frame, denoting its origin in the Team Rocket set. The artwork, by Mitsuhiro Arita, depicts Kadabra with a darker, more aggressive aesthetic characteristic of this specific expansion. Key text includes the 'Matter Exchange' Pokémon Power and the 'Mind Shock' attack. In terms of condition, the card is currently housed in a plastic binder sleeve. Notable observations include significant whitening and edge wear on the left side, particularly visible against the yellow border. There appears to be some surface scuffing and minor corner softening consistent with a card that has been handled or stored in a multi-card pocket. The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left margin. The copyright information at the bottom confirms its 1999-2000 Nintendo/Wizards production period. Overall, it presents as a 'Lightly Played' to 'Moderately Played' specimen, typical of childhood collections from the late 90s era.