Collector’s Guide: Rocket’s Sneak Attack (Team Rocket #16)

Quick Facts

Rocket’s Sneak Attack is a Rare Holo Trainer card from the Team Rocket set, identified as card number 16. Illustrated by Ken Sugimori, this card features a unique effect allowing you to look at your opponent’s hand and shuffle one Trainer card from it back into their deck. It has no HP, types, or stage, and no abilities or attacks. The card has a retreat cost of 0 and no listed weaknesses or resistances.

Key Printings

• Set: Team Rocket (Base series)
• Card Number: 16
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Legality: unknown

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants or alternate versions. The card is identified by its set code “base5” and number “16”. The absence of a regulation mark and lack of HP or type make it distinctive among Trainer cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of Rocket’s Sneak Attack:
– Store in a protective sleeve or top loader to prevent surface scratches.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to avoid fading of the holofoil.
– Maintain in a cool, dry environment to prevent warping or moisture damage.
– Handle with clean hands to avoid oils and dirt on the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (base5): This set introduced the theme of Team Rocket with a focus on disruption and dark Pokémon. Rocket’s Sneak Attack fits this theme by interfering with the opponent’s hand, embodying the sneaky tactics of the Team Rocket organization.