Team Rocket’s Spidops Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Rocket’s Spidops from the Destined Rivals set is an Illustration Rare card numbered 187. It boasts 130 HP and features the Charging Up ability, enhancing its tactical options. Its attack, Rocket Rush, adds a dynamic edge to gameplay. This card combines striking artwork with solid in-game potential.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Team Rocket’s Tarountula)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: I
• Flavor Text: “It clings to branches and ceilings using its threads and moves without a sound. It takes out its prey before the prey even notices it.”

Key Printings

The key printing of Team Rocket’s Spidops is from the Destined Rivals set (set code sv10), where it appears as card number 187. This version is classified as an Illustration Rare, featuring artwork by NC Empire. No other print variants are currently documented.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants
• Set code: sv10
• Card number: 187
• Rarity: Illustration Rare
• Regulation mark: I
• Image: /images/sv10/sv10-187.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Ability — Charging Up: attach a Basic Energy card from the discard pile once per turn.
• Attack — Rocket Rush: deals 30 damage for each Team Rocket Pokémon in play.

Its synergy with Team Rocket-themed decks is notable, but its current tournament legality is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant NC Empire illustration and maintain card condition, store Team Rocket’s Spidops in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Illustration Rare status, handle with clean hands and keep it in a rigid top-loader or binder to prevent edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): The sole known printing of Team Rocket’s Spidops, featuring its unique ability and attack that emphasize Team Rocket synergy. This set introduces the card as an Illustration Rare with no known alternate versions. Release date is unknown.