The Pokémon Company International made a significant announcement at the 2024 Pokémon World Championships: the return of beloved mechanics from the original Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) in 2025.
Nostalgia Strikes: Trainer's Pokémon and Team Rocket Cards Return to the TCG
Official Release Date Pending
The highly anticipated comeback includes "Trainer’s Pokémon" cards, a staple of the early TCG. These cards feature Pokémon belonging to specific trainers, showcasing unique abilities and artwork. The announcement included a sneak peek at Lillie’s Clefairy ex, Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex, N’s Zoroark ex, and N’s Reshiram.
A teaser trailer, featuring trainers Marnie, Lillie, and N, alongside Mewtwo and the iconic Team Rocket symbol, fueled speculation about a potential Team Rocket-themed expansion. This could even bring back the popular Dark Pokémon mechanic, known for its darker, more aggressive interpretations of familiar Pokémon. Rumors of a Japanese retailer listing and a trademark filing ("The Glory of Team Rocket") further support this possibility.
Paradise Dragona Set Debuts at World Championships
Further exciting news from the World Championships: the unveiling of initial cards from the upcoming Paradise Dragona set. According to PokeBeach, the preview included Latias, Latios, Exeggcute, and Alolan Exeggutor ex. This Japanese subset, focusing on Dragon-type Pokémon, is slated for an English release as part of the Surging Sparks set in November 2024.
The Pokémon TCG continues its momentum. The Kitikami chapter concludes this month with the release of Shrouded Fable, a 99-card expansion (64 main cards and 35 secret rare cards), as detailed on the official Pokémon TCG blog. While specific release dates for the Trainer's Pokémon and Team Rocket cards remain unconfirmed, the anticipation is palpable.
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