Team Rocket’s Pupitar Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Rocket’s Pupitar from the Destined Rivals set is a common card numbered 95. It boasts 100 HP, giving it sturdy board presence, and its attack, Explosive Ascension, adds a dynamic evolution angle. A straightforward, effective design makes this Pupitar a clean fit in Rocket-themed lineups.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Team Rocket’s Larvitar)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: I
• Flavor Text: “This pupa flies around wildly by venting with great force the gas pressurized inside its body.”
• Attack: Explosive Ascension — Search your deck for a card that evolves from this Pokémon and put it onto this Pokémon to evolve it. Then, shuffle your deck. Deals 30 damage.
• Abilities: None

Key Printings

The only known printing of Team Rocket’s Pupitar is from the Destined Rivals set (set code sv10), card number 95, classified as a Common.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Key identifiers include its Fighting type, Stage 1 subtype, illustrator Izucch, Regulation Mark I, and the unique attack Explosive Ascension that facilitates evolution during play.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and maintain condition, store Team Rocket’s Pupitar in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching; while a Common, it remains desirable to Destined Rivals collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): The sole set featuring Team Rocket’s Pupitar, showcasing its evolution-focused attack and Fighting-type traits, with artwork emphasizing aggressive, energetic motion.