The upcoming "Pokémon TCG" booster pack is set to feature "Pokémon Scarlet & Violet — Journey Together," but new leaks point out to an iconic team making their comeback to join this release.
Latest reports have revealed that "Pokemon TCG's" next booster pack will also include the return of Team Rocket to the game as part of the "Destined Rivals" set.
The Pokémon Company is putting a massive spotlight on trainers that will be highlighted in the upcoming set, as well as the return of the crime syndicate in the famed manga, gaming, and anime franchise.
'Pokémon TCG' Booster Pack Leaks: The Return of Team Rocket?
According to the leaker known as the "PokeGuardian," the most recent Gamescom event in Latin America unveiled the new booster pack under the "SV10" set, which includes Team Rocket.
The entire set shows many indications pointing to Team Rocket, including their famed red "R" logo, Giovanni and Mewtwo, Ethan and Ho-oh, Cynthia and Garchomp, and the members of Team Rocket.
gamescom latam showed on their website a video and imagery of the upcoming SV10 set Scarlet & Violet - Destined Rivals on their tickets. As of now, this set has not been officially revealed yet. We will publish a full article when SV10 is officially revealed. #PokemonTCG
— PokeGuardian (@pokeguardian.bsky.social) 2025-02-18T16:17:03.075Z
It was revealed by the leaker that the event's website shows details behind Team Rocket's addition to the "Destined Rivals" set that is coming with the next update of "Pokémon TCG."
However, Gamescom Latam revealed these "Destined Rivals" cards as the design of their tickets for the event, so there is still no exact confirmation that these are the cards to be expected on the set once it is formally announced.
Moreover, the leaker claimed that this set has not yet been officially revealed by The Pokémon Company, so players will have to wait for additional information about "Scarlet & Violet — Destined Rivals" in future announcements.
What to Expect From The Possible Team Rocket Comeback
According to ComicBook Gaming, there are already expectations that the "Scarlet & Violet — Destined Rivals" set will contain a Trainer's Pokémon feature again, bringing forth special trainer cards with their partners. It is alleged that the set will include trainers like Arven, Cynthia, Ethan, Marnie, Misty, and Steven, but the report claimed that it will also feature members of Team Rocket, as well as its leader, Giovanni.
Moreover, it will also feature another Team Rocket member, Ariana, who is best known for being a high-ranking member of the crime syndicate, but further details about her involvement remain scarce.
Pokemon and Team Rocket's Synonymous Prominence
There is no other more iconic crime syndicate in the "Pokémon" franchise than Team Rocket,. Despite being the main villain group in the Kanto region and the early stories of the series, they have been made recurring appearances due to their popularity
"Pokemon's" trading card game remains a popular physical deck game among fans, and so far, classics have been one of the most anticipated releases here.
As of writing, nothing is yet confirmed for the "Destined Rivals" set, especially as "Journey Together" is the next in line for a March release, but it is already gaining significant traction among fans because of Team Rocket's possible return.
