In an exciting announcement made during the 2024 Pokémon World Championships, Pokémon has unveiled plans to bring back some beloved features from the early days of the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) in 2025. The much-anticipated return of "Trainer's Pokémon" was highlighted, along with a teaser trailer showcasing trainers such as Marnie, Lillie, and N.
No Confirmed Official Date Yet
Fans of the Pokémon TCG can eagerly anticipate the revival of "Trainer’s Pokémon." These cards, which were a hallmark of the game's early days, feature Pokémon owned by specific trainers or characters. They are known for their unique abilities and distinctive artwork. Today's showcase included Lillie’s Clefairy ex, Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex, N’s Zoroark ex, and N’s Reshiram.
The teaser also hinted at the return of Team Rocket, featuring Mewtwo alongside the team's iconic symbol. This has sparked speculation about a potential Team Rocket-themed card set or the reintroduction of Dark Pokémon, known for their more aggressive and "edgier" versions of familiar Pokémon.Rumors about these Team Rocket cards have been circulating, supported by a retailer listing in Japan and a trademark filing by The Pokémon Company called The Glory of Team Rocket. While nothing has been officially confirmed, fans are hopeful for their imminent addition to the game.
Paradise Dragona Set Revealed at World Championships
In related news, the first cards from the upcoming Paradise Dragona set were unveiled at the 2024 Pokémon World Championships. According to PokeBeach, the cards featured include Latias, Latios, Exeggcute, and Alolan Exeggutor ex. This Japanese subset focuses on Dragon-type Pokémon and is set to be released in English as part of the Surging Sparks set in November 2024.
As the Pokémon TCG community awaits further details, the game is currently wrapping up a series of updates. The Kitikami chapter will conclude with the launch of the Shrouded Fable set this month, which includes 99 cards: 64 main cards and 35 secret rare cards, according to the Pokémon TCG blog.
