The card depicts Dark Pupitar in a moment of quiet intensity, its angular features and piercing eyes conveying a sense of determination. Surrounded by a muted backdrop, the Pokémon seems poised for action, embodying both strength and vulnerability. The hard shell that encases it hints at the protective nature of its evolution process. This snapshot captures a creature on the brink of transformation, reflecting the duality of its existence.
Dark Pupitar does 10 damage to itself. Dark Pupitar can't use this attack during your next turn.
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance. Then, search your deck for an Evolution card named Dark Tyranitar and put it on Dark Pupitar. (This counts as evolving Dark Pupitar.) Shuffle your deck afterward.
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