Most likely well-known but new for me, but today I learned that Dark Pokémon have darker artwork, evolution, and Pokédex boxes than default. And Light Pokémon have lighter artwork, evolution, and Pokédex boxes than default.
To quote from the Bulbapedia pages:
Dark Pokémon :
In terms of card design, Dark Pokémon have a brown/black character window, evolution box and Pokédex box, as opposed to the regular gold.
In terms of gameplay, Dark Pokémon tend to have higher attack damage and lower HPs compared to those of normal Pokémon, likely due to the highly offensive nature of the Trainer. Also, most evolved Generation I Pokémon feature alternate pictures of their previous stage in their evolution box.
Light Pokémon :
In terms of card design, Light Pokémon have a white-gold character window, evolution box and Pokédex box, as opposed to the regular gold. The card art in many cases depicts the Pokémon seemingly content with itself or in a serene environment.
In terms of gameplay, Light Pokémon tend to have higher HPs compared to those of normal Pokémon and attacks that often aid other Pokémon in play, likely due to the caring nature of the Trainer.
Here three Neo Destiny Fire Pokémon: a Dark, regular, and Light Pokémon, so we can see the difference in the box-borders:
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