Pokémon TCG Sees Trainer's Pokémon Return in 2025

Pokémon TCG 2025: Trainer's Pokémon and Team Rocket Cards Return!

The Pokémon Company made a splash at the 2024 World Championships with exciting news for Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) players: the nostalgic return of beloved mechanics! Get ready for the comeback of Trainer's Pokémon and a possible Team Rocket resurgence in 2025.

While no official release date has been confirmed, a teaser trailer showcased iconic trainers like Marnie, Lillie, and N alongside their 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 abilities and artwork.

The trailer also hinted at Team Rocket's return, featuring Mewtwo and the team's signature symbol. This fuels speculation about a dedicated Team Rocket set or even the comeback of Dark Pokémon, another fan-favorite mechanic from the game's early days. Rumors of a Japanese retailer listing and a trademark filing ("The Glory of Team Rocket") further support this possibility.

More Immediate TCG News: Paradise Dragona Set

The 2024 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 this month with the release of Shrouded Fable, a 99-card set (64 main cards and 35 secret rares), according to the official Pokémon TCG blog. Stay tuned for more details on the exciting developments coming to the Pokémon TCG!