Unlimited
How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.
All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.
01Card Stats
Stage 1 (evolves from Psyduck)
HP
70
TypeWater
RarityUncommon
IllustratorNakaoka
WeaknessLightning ×2
Retreat●
SetTeam Rocket Returns
Released2004
02Editions and Print Runs
Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.
04Variants and Foiling
- Rarity tiers
- Uncommon
- Foiling
- Non-holo standard finish. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
- Alt art / specials
- No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.
05Language and Regional Versions
- English
- Standard English release.
- Japanese
- Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
- European
- Localized European prints exist with translated text.
- Other
- No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.
06Current Market Value
| Non Holo | Low raw value; verify current listings. |
|---|---|
| Reverse Holo | ~$73 raw (PriceCharting realized, May 2026) |
The reverse-holo parallel is the value driver on this card.
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07Why Collectors Want It
- A reverse holo from Team Rocket Returns (2004), featuring the Dark variant of Golduck.
- The reverse foil drives the ~$73 value over the standard #35.
- Scarce in high grade.
08Competitive Playability
Tier: None
Stage 1 Golduck with 70 HP; top attack around 40 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.
09Card Moves and Abilities
Darkness Shield
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of an attack, including damage, done to each of your Active Pokémon during your opponent's next turn.
Cold Crush
You may discard an Energy card attached to Dark Golduck. If you do, discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- 1
10Grading and Population
PSA 10 estimate: PSA 10 Gem Mint realizes ~$401 (PriceCharting realized, May 2026).
Low Gem-Mint population for a mid-2000s reverse.
Other graders: PSA dominates the graded population.