Darkness Energy DAR (JP)

This is the Darkness Energy card from the Japanese 25th Anniversary Collection. As the tags confirm, it is an Energy card rather than a Pokemon, the kind of card that powers attacks during play while also holding its own appeal as a collectible. The 25th Anniversary Collection was released to mark a major milestone for the franchise, which lends the cards inside it a sense of occasion that collectors value.

Energy cards from anniversary and special sets are easy to overlook, yet a clean copy can be harder to source than it first appears, since these cards are often kept within collections rather than chased as headline pulls. That makes a tidy example a satisfying addition for anyone completing a 25th Anniversary Collection set or putting together a themed Energy display.

As a Japanese release, this card carries the clean typography and finish the Japanese print is recognised for, which collectors of the anniversary line tend to favour.

Condition and authenticity

This card meets Monster Mart's Mint condition standard:

• Corners: No visible fraying or whitening
• Edges: Smooth and clean, no silvering
• Surface: Free of scratches, dents, creases or smudges
• Centering: Within 60/40 front limit

Every card is authenticated and thoroughly inspected by Monster Mart, and ships tracked from Brisbane in protective sleeves and rigid holders.