🚀 Team Rocket Returns in ‘Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals’

Get ready, Trainers—Team Rocket is blasting off again in the latest Pokémon TCG expansion, Destined Rivals. The set, officially revealed today by The Pokémon Company, promises to bring a sinister new edge to competitive play by reintroducing some of the franchise’s most iconic troublemakers.

🎴 What’s In the Expansion?

The Destined Rivals set will feature:

🚀 Team Rocket-themed Trainer cards like Giovanni’s Scheme and Rocket’s Command, offering powerful support and disruptive tactics.

🧪 Dark Pokémon evolutions, reviving classic Dark-type mechanics that let you play riskier, high-damage strategies.

💥 A suite of new EX and ACE SPEC cards to shake up competitive metas.

🧠 A Nostalgic Twist

For longtime fans, this marks a major callback to the original Team Rocket TCG set from 2000, which introduced the iconic Dark Pokémon and put Jessie, James, and Meowth front and center.

“We’re thrilled to bring Team Rocket’s unique flair back to the TCG,” said a Pokémon TCG spokesperson. “Expect a set full of surprises, with some of the most devious cards we’ve ever printed.”

🎯 Release Details

📅 Destined Rivals launches globally on September 13, 2025.

🛒 Pre-orders for booster boxes and theme decks open on July 15, 2025.

🎨 Early leaks hint at stunning full-art cards featuring Team Rocket’s mischievous style.

🧠 Final Thoughts

For collectors and competitive players alike, Destined Rivals is shaping up to be a must-have set. Whether you’re revisiting your love for the original Team Rocket cards or diving into these darkly strategic decks for the first time, this expansion promises mischief, nostalgia, and some serious shake-ups in the meta.

Stay tuned to NoFallDamage.net for card previews, set breakdowns, and early deck-building strategies as Destined Rivals approaches.

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