Glory of Team Rocket Korean Booster Pack

Pokémon TCG: Glory of Team Rocket

Release Date: 20 June 2025 (Korea)

English Equivalent: Destined Rivals

Overview

The Pokémon TCG: Glory of Team Rocket set marks the long-awaited return of the franchise’s most iconic villainous organisation. Inspired by the original Team Rocket and Team Rocket Returns expansions, this release reintroduces Rocket-branded Pokémon, powerful Pokémon ex cards and highly collectible illustration rarities. With Giovanni back at the helm and a darker visual style throughout, the set blends nostalgia with modern mechanics, offering strong appeal for both collectors and competitive players.

Key Features

🕶️ Team Rocket Returns to the Spotlight:
Pokémon are branded as “Team Rocket’s Pokémon,” featuring fan favourites under Giovanni’s command. The set leans heavily into the classic dark aesthetic that made the original Rocket expansions so memorable.

🔥 Powerful Pokémon ex & Chase Cards:
Includes multiple Pokémon ex cards alongside highly sought-after Special Art Rares, delivering strong pull potential and premium collector appeal.

🎨 Illustration Rares & Special Art Rares:
Showcases detailed, story-driven artwork that highlights Rocket’s influence across the Pokémon world — ideal for collectors focused on display-quality cards.

🧠 Strategic Trainer & Support Cards:
Features Giovanni, Rocket Executives and Rocket-themed Trainer cards designed to synergise with Rocket’s Pokémon strategies, supporting aggressive and tactical deck builds.

📦 Korean Exclusive Release Format:
Originally released in Korea ahead of its English equivalent (Destined Rivals), making sealed Korean product particularly attractive for collectors seeking early print runs and alternative language editions.

Notable Cards

• Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex (Special Art Rare) – The standout chase card of the set, combining competitive strength with premium Rocket-themed artwork.
• Team Rocket’s Moltres – A legendary powerhouse reimagined under Rocket control.
• Team Rocket’s Nidoking – A nostalgic callback to the original Rocket era.
• Giovanni & Rocket Trainer Cards – Essential support pieces that reinforce the set’s villain-centric theme.

Pack Details

• Booster Packs: 5 random cards per pack.
• Booster Box / Display: 30 booster packs per sealed box.
• Sealed Korean Product: Korean sets often feature strong print quality and distinct card text styling, appealing to international collectors.
• Booster pack artwork is supplied at random from those available in the set. If you would like a specific artwork, let us know when ordering and we will do our best to match it.
• Any cards pictured illustrate the set only and are not included. Cards are inserted at random by the manufacturer.
• Supplied brand new and sealed, exactly as received from the distributor.

Summary

Glory of Team Rocket delivers a dark, nostalgia-driven expansion centred around one of Pokémon’s most recognisable villain factions. With Rocket-branded Pokémon, premium illustration rarities and strong collector chase cards, it offers both investment potential and strong thematic appeal.

Whether you’re targeting the Special Art Rare Mewtwo ex, building a Rocket-themed deck, or adding a villain-focused set to your sealed collection, this release stands out as one of the most character-driven modern Pokémon TCG expansions.