Pokémon TCG Sees Trainer's Pokémon Return in 2025

Pokémon TCG Announces the Return of Beloved Trainer's Pokémon in 2025!

Get ready for a blast from the past! Pokémon has revealed that classic Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) mechanics, "Trainer's Pokémon" and potentially Team Rocket cards, are making a comeback in 2025. This exciting news was unveiled at the 2024 Pokémon World Championships.

While no official release date has been set, 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 staple of early TCG sets, featured unique artwork and abilities.

The trailer also teased the possible return of Team Rocket, featuring Mewtwo and the iconic Team Rocket symbol. This fuels speculation about a dedicated Team Rocket set, or even the return of Dark Pokémon, another popular mechanic from the game's early days. Rumors of a Japanese retailer listing and a trademark filing for "The Glory of Team Rocket" further support this anticipation.

More Immediate TCG News: Paradise Dragona Set

In other TCG news, the Paradise Dragona set was showcased at the World Championships. Featuring Latias, Latios, Exeggcute, and Alolan Exeggutor ex, this Japanese subset focused on Dragon-type Pokémon will arrive in English as part of the Surging Sparks set in November 2024.

The current TCG wave concludes with the September release of Shrouded Fable, the final chapter of the Kitikami story arc, boasting 99 cards (64 main cards and 35 secret rares). Stay tuned for more official details on the return of Trainer's Pokémon and the potential Team Rocket expansion!