Release year for Dark Explorers is 2012. Dark Explorers is grouped under the Black & White era.
The checklist contains 111 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 14 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.
Dark Patch (#93) is one of the Uncommon prints in this expansion.
Dark Patch is a Dark Explorers card from the 2012 release window. Its card type is Trainer.
The rarity label is Uncommon. Card subtype classification is Item.
Card rules text: Attach a basic Darkness Energy card from your discard pile to 1 of your Benched Darkness Pokémon. You may play as many Item cards as you like during your turn (before your attack).
Attack names are not present in the current metadata snapshot. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.
For Dark Patch in Dark Explorers, the current reference price is $2.36. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%.
Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $2.39. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $2.29 to $2.87 (25% spread), a moderate-volatility profile.
Rarity classification for this copy is Uncommon.
Collectors tracking Dark Patch often benchmark it against other Dark cards. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 2 cards, 2 distinct sets.
In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.22 and $2.12 (864% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($1.17), this card is +102%.
Notable alternatives include Dark Patch #216 (Lost Origin) at $2.12 and Dark Patch #139 (Astral Radiance) at $0.22.
Collector-focused market read: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at 0.0%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. Observed 90-day bounds of $2.29 and $2.87 create a 25% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile.
Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($2.39). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.
