Team Rocket’s Tyranitar and Moltres ex Unleashed in The Glory of Team Rocket! Set

Stew @ PokéPortal
Apr 9
2 min read

The dark ambitions of Team Rocket continue in The Glory of Team Rocket!, an upcoming Pokémon card set releasing in Japan on April 18. Several sinister new cards have just been revealed, including the full Team Rocket evolution line for Tyranitar and a striking full art of Team Rocket’s Moltres ex. These cards will become part of May’s Destined Rivals set outside Japan.

Team Rocket’s Larvitar – Fighting – HP70

Basic Pokémon

[C] Mountain Munch – 10 damage. Discard the top card of your opponent’s deck.
Weakness: Grass (x2)
Retreat Cost: 1

Team Rocket’s Pupitar – Fighting – HP100

Stage 1 – Evolves from Team Rocket’s Larvitar

[C] Explosive Awakening – 30 damage. Search your deck for a card that evolves from this Pokémon and evolve it. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Weakness: Grass (x2)
Retreat Cost: 2

Team Rocket’s Tyranitar – Fighting – HP180

Stage 2 – Evolves from Team Rocket’s Pupitar

Ability: Sand Stream – While this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, place 2 damage counters on each of your opponent’s Basic Pokémon during Pokémon Checkup.
[F][C][C][C] Breakthrough Tackle – 180 damage. Discard an Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon.
Weakness: Grass (x2)
Retreat Cost: 3

Team Rocket’s Moltres ex – Fire – HP220

Basic Pokémon

[R][C][C] Flame Screen – 110 damage. During your opponent’s next turn, this Pokémon takes 50 less damage from attacks.
[R][C][C][C] Evil Burn – Discard a Team Rocket’s Energy from this Pokémon. If you do, discard your opponent’s Active Pokémon and all attached cards.
Weakness: Lightning (x2)
Resistance: Fighting (-30)
Retreat Cost: 2
Pokémon ex Rule: When this Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

With The Glory of Team Rocket! shaping up to be one of the most menacing sets yet, these dark variations on classic Pokémon offer disruption, power, and stylish Team Rocket flair. Whether you're a collector or competitor, you won’t want to miss this release.