Team Rocket’s Proton: Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Team Rocket’s Proton is an Ultra Rare Supporter card from the Destined Rivals set, numbered 227. Spotlighting a key Team Rocket member, it’s a standout pick for villain-focused collections, with rarity that adds a distinct edge.

Quick Facts

• Card Number: 227
• Set: Destined Rivals (sv10)
• Type: Supporter
• Stage: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: I
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Abilities/Attacks: None
• Rules: If you go first, you may use this card during your first turn. Search your deck for up to 3 Basic Team Rocket’s Pokémon, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.

Key Printings

This card is known only from the Destined Rivals set, with no alternate printings or reprints documented. Its Ultra Rare rarity underscores its appeal to collectors and players alike.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed. Identification rests on the set code “sv10-227,” Ultra Rare rarity, and Naoki Saito’s illustration. The Supporter subtype and regulation mark “I” further aid classification.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique rule allowing use on the first turn when going first, plus the ability to search for up to three Basic Team Rocket’s Pokémon, makes it a strategic Supporter in casual or specialized play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork by Naoki Saito and maintain Ultra Rare condition, keep the card sleeved and stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid bending and moisture to protect edges and surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): Introduces Team Rocket’s Proton as an Ultra Rare Supporter focused on searching Basic Team Rocket’s Pokémon, with art by Naoki Saito.