Pokémon Trainer Cards Make Triumphant Comeback in 2025

The Pokémon Company International made a splash at the 2024 Pokémon World Championships, announcing the highly anticipated return of classic Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) mechanics in 2025.

Nostalgia Strikes: Trainer's Pokémon and Team Rocket Cards Return to the TCG

Official Release Date Still Under Wraps

Get ready for the comeback of "Trainer’s Pokémon" cards! The announcement, accompanied by a teaser trailer showcasing beloved trainers like Marnie, Lillie, and N, also hinted at the potential return of Team Rocket cards. The trailer featured Lillie’s Clefairy ex, Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex, N’s Zoroark ex, and N’s Reshiram, giving fans a glimpse of what's to come.

These Trainer’s Pokémon cards were a defining feature of the early TCG, depicting Pokémon owned by specific characters with unique abilities and artwork.

Rumors of Team Rocket's TCG return have been circulating, fueled by reports of a Japanese retailer listing and a trademark filing by The Pokémon Company, "The Glory of Team Rocket." While unconfirmed, the possibility remains strong.

Paradise Dragona Set Debuts at World Championships

The 2024 World Championships also unveiled the first cards from the upcoming Paradise Dragona set. According to PokeBeach, the revealed cards featured Latias, Latios, Exeggcute, and Alolan Exeggutor ex. This Japanese subset, focusing on Dragon-type Pokémon, is slated for an English release as part of the Surging Sparks set in November 2024.

The TCG continues its exciting run, with the Kitikami chapter concluding this month with the release of the Shrouded Fable expansion, boasting 99 cards (64 main cards and 35 secret rare cards), according to the official Pokémon TCG blog. Stay tuned for more official details on the highly anticipated Trainer's Pokémon and Team Rocket card releases!