Pokémon Trainer's Pokémon Return Announcement in 2025

The Pokémon Company made several exciting announcements at the 2024 Pokémon World Championships, including the highly anticipated return of classic Pokémon 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 featuring trainers like Marnie, Lillie, and N, also hinted at a possible Team Rocket resurgence. The trailer showcased Lillie’s Clefairy ex, Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex, N’s Zoroark ex, and N’s Reshiram.

These Trainer's Pokémon cards, a beloved feature of the early TCG, depicted Pokémon owned by specific characters, boasting unique abilities and artwork.

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

Paradise Dragona Set: A Glimpse into the Future

The 2024 World Championships also provided a sneak peek at the upcoming Paradise Dragona set. PokeBeach reported showcasing cards featuring 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.

With the exciting news of returning classic mechanics and new sets on the way, the Pokémon TCG community eagerly awaits further details. The Kitikami chapter concludes this month with the release of the Shrouded Fable expansion, featuring 99 cards (64 main cards and 35 secret rares), according to the official Pokémon TCG blog.