Dark Rushダークラッシュ

Released
2011-12-16
Base set
69$340.95. Near-mint market prices under 30 days old, before condition, fees and postage. Covers 45 of 69 cards — the rest have no recent price.
Full set
76$340.95. Near-mint market prices under 30 days old, before condition, fees and postage. Covers 45 of 76 cards — the rest have no recent price.
Master set
76$340.95. Near-mint market prices under 30 days old, before condition, fees and postage. Covers 45 of 76 unique printings in master set — the rest have no recent price.
Code
BW4
Symbol

The master set counts each of its 76 cards once, in any card. It leaves out 56 First Edition and 20 First Edition Holofoil.

Dark Rush descends into caves, ruins, and shadowy environments where Darkness-type Pokémon take control. Darkrai-EX is the central figure, supported by Umbreon, Zoroark, Krookodile, and other Pokémon associated with night or secrecy. The expansion’s dark palette and adventurous imagery give it one of the clearest visual identities of the Black & White era. Darkrai-EX became both the headline collector card and the foundation of powerful competitive decks, especially when combined with Dark Patch, which accelerates Darkness Energy from the discard pile.

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Other Pokémon-EX include Entei, Groudon, Kyogre, Raikou, and Tornadus, creating a broad legendary lineup. Secret rare alternate-coloured versions of Pokémon such as Gardevoir and Archeops provide additional high-end targets. Dark Rush is especially notable for how tightly its theme and gameplay align: the Darkness cards do not merely look cohesive, but work together as a fast and efficient strategy. That combination of atmosphere, playability, and a popular mythical Pokémon has made it one of the most memorable expansions in the series. The English *Black & White—Dark Explorers* closely follows this release but reorganises some cards, rarities, and numbering.