Pokémon TCG Sees Trainer's Pokémon Return in 2025

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

The Pokémon Company made a splash at the 2024 Pokémon World Championships, revealing the highly anticipated return of classic Pokémon TCG mechanics in 2025. Get ready for the comeback of "Trainer's Pokémon" cards and a possible resurgence of Team Rocket!

Trainer's Pokémon and Team Rocket: A Nostalgic Reunion

A teaser trailer showcased beloved trainers like Marnie, Lillie, and N, alongside their signature Pokémon: Lillie’s Clefairy ex, Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex, N’s Zoroark ex, and N’s Reshiram. These cards, a hallmark of the early TCG, featured unique artwork and abilities.

The trailer also teased the potential return of Team Rocket, featuring Mewtwo and their iconic logo. This fuels speculation about a dedicated Team Rocket set, or even the comeback of Dark Pokémon, the edgy, Team Rocket-affiliated variants of familiar Pokémon. Rumors of a Japanese retailer listing and a trademark filing ("The Glory of Team Rocket") further add to the excitement, although official confirmation is still pending.

Paradise Dragona Set Debuts at Worlds

Beyond the nostalgic returns, the Pokémon World Championships also unveiled a sneak peek at the Paradise Dragona set. PokeBeach reported showcasing cards featuring Latias, Latios, Exeggcute, and Alolan Exeggutor ex. This Japanese Dragon-type focused subset is expected to arrive in English as part of the Surging Sparks set in November 2024.

Shrouded Fable: The End of a Chapter

Meanwhile, the current Kitikami chapter concludes with the release of the Shrouded Fable set this month, boasting 99 cards (64 main cards and 35 secret rare cards) according to the official Pokémon TCG blog.

With these exciting developments, the Pokémon TCG promises a thrilling 2025! Stay tuned for official release dates and further details.