TCG Pokémon Revival: Trainer's Pokémon Return in 2025

Pokémon TCG Announces Beloved Trainer's Pokémon and Team Rocket's Return in 2025!

Exciting news for Pokémon TCG players! During the 2024 Pokémon World Championships, The Pokémon Company revealed the highly anticipated return of classic mechanics from the game's early days, slated for a 2025 release.

Trainer's Pokémon and Team Rocket Cards: A Nostalgic Comeback

The announcement included a teaser showcasing beloved trainers like Marnie, Lillie, and N, alongside their signature Pokémon. This strongly suggests the comeback of "Trainer's Pokémon" cards – cards representing Pokémon owned by specific characters, boasting unique abilities and distinct artwork. The teaser previewed Lillie’s Clefairy ex, Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex, N’s Zoroark ex, and N’s Reshiram.

Furthermore, the teaser hinted at the possible return of Team Rocket, featuring Mewtwo and the iconic Team Rocket symbol. This fuels speculation about a dedicated Team Rocket-themed set, or even the return of Dark Pokémon, another popular early-game mechanic associated with Team Rocket and featuring darker, more aggressive versions of familiar Pokémon. Rumors of a Japanese retailer listing and a trademark filing ("The Glory of Team Rocket") add further credence to this possibility.

Paradise Dragona Set Debuts at World Championships

Meanwhile, the 2024 World Championships also offered a first look at cards from the upcoming Paradise Dragona set. According to PokeBeach, previewed cards included Latias, Latios, Exeggcute, and Alolan Exeggutor ex. This Japanese subset, focusing on Dragon-type Pokémon, is expected to launch in English as part of the Surging Sparks set in November 2024.

The Pokémon TCG continues its exciting updates, with the Kitikami chapter concluding this month with the release of Shrouded Fable, a 99-card set (64 main cards and 35 secret rares), as detailed on the official Pokémon TCG blog. Stay tuned for more official details on the highly anticipated return of Trainer's Pokémon and the potential Team Rocket expansion in 2025!