Pokémon TCG 2025: Trainer's Pokémon and Team Rocket Cards Return!
The Pokémon Company made a splash at the 2024 Pokémon World Championships, announcing the highly anticipated return of beloved Pokémon TCG mechanics in 2025. Get ready for the comeback of "Trainer's Pokémon" cards and a possible resurgence of Team Rocket!
While no official date has been set, a teaser trailer showcased Trainer's Pokémon cards featuring Lillie's Clefairy ex, Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex, N's Zoroark ex, and N's Reshiram. These cards, a staple of the early TCG, feature unique abilities and artwork.
The trailer also teased a potential Team Rocket return, showcasing Mewtwo alongside the infamous duo's logo. This fuels speculation about a dedicated Team Rocket set, or even the return of Dark Pokémon, another popular early mechanic. Rumors of a Japanese retailer listing and a trademark filing ("The Glory of Team Rocket") further support this possibility.
New Paradise Dragona Cards Revealed
The World Championships also unveiled the first cards from the upcoming Paradise Dragona set (a Japanese subset focused on Dragon-type Pokémon). Featuring Latias, Latios, Exeggcute, and Alolan Exeggutor ex, these cards are slated for an English release as part of the Surging Sparks set in November 2024.
Meanwhile, the current Kitikami chapter concludes with the launch of the Shrouded Fable expansion this month, boasting 99 cards (64 main and 35 secret rare). Stay tuned for more official details on the exciting future of Pokémon TCG!
