Black Star #17 · Aug 2000

Dark Persian

How it was given out: Nintendo Power magazine.

English promo, released Aug 2000.

One of 278 promos from 1999 to 2003 listed on this site.

Stage 1 · Colorless · HP 60

Tempt

If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with the Defending Pokémon.

Poison Claws 10

Flip a coin. if heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Illustrator: Ken Sugimori

This card was included in the Team Rocket expansion with artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshida, first released in the Japanese Rocket Gang expansion. An Unnumbered Promotional print featuring different artwork by Ken Sugimori was available as an insert with the third volume of Pokémon Card Fan Club, released on November 18, 1997. This print features Giovanni in the illustration.