The Japanese expansion The Glory of Team Rocket marks the 10th installment in the Scarlet and Violet era of the Pokemon Trading Card Game. This highly anticipated set brings back the infamous Team Rocket, complete with themed accessories and booster boxes. Scheduled for release on April 18 in Japan, the expansion will later make its way to Western audiences as part of the Destined Rivals English set, launching on May 30.

Team Rocket remains one of the most iconic villainous groups in the Pokemon franchise, with a strong presence in both the anime and the trading card game. Over the years, several expansions have featured Team Rocket, including the classic Team Rocket set from 2000, which introduced Dark Pokemon like Dark Charizard and Dark Alakazam. Another notable release was EX Team Rocket Returns in 2004, which included 20 powerful Pokemon ex cards.

According to Poke Beach, Japanese fans have leaked details about 34 of the 98+ cards in the upcoming expansion. The set heavily features Team Rocket members alongside powerful Pokemon such as Moltres, Crobat, and Nidoking. Giovanni, the leader of Team Rocket, appears on 10 cards, including three alongside Mewtwo. The leaked list also includes 14 Pokemon ex cards and the Jamming Tower Stadium card. Notably, Jessie and James are absent, possibly due to their reduced role in recent Pokemon anime seasons. Latest Game Information

Key Leaked Cards:

• #099 Team Rocket’s Spidops
• #100 Team Rocket’s Houndoom
• #101 Blaziken
• #102 Clamperl
• #103 Team Rocket’s Wobbuffet
• #104 Team Rocket’s Orbeetle
• #105 Team Rocket’s Weezing
• #106 Team Rocket’s Murkrow
• #107 Zamazenta
• #108 Team Rocket’s Raticate
• #109 Team Rocket’s Meowth
• #110 Kangaskhan
• #111 Arboliva ex
• #112 Team Rocket’s Moltres ex
• #113 Cetitan ex
• #114 Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex
• #115 Regirock ex
• #116 Team Rocket’s Nidoking ex
• #117 Team Rocket’s Crobat ex
• #118 Team Rocket’s Persian ex

Each booster box of The Glory of Team Rocket contains 30 packs, and the accompanying accessories are themed around Team Rocket. This is the second Japan-exclusive expansion in the Scarlet and Violet series, following Battle Partners. While Battle Partners was later incorporated into the Western Journey Together expansion, The Glory of Team Rocket will be part of Destined Rivals.

The English Destined Rivals expansion, set for release on May 30, will include over 240 new cards. Highlights include 17 Pokemon ex, 23 rare illustrations, and 11 special rare illustrations. This set continues the Scarlet and Violet cycle, bringing Team Rocket back into the spotlight for Western collectors and players.