Team Rocket’s Orbeetle Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Rocket’s Orbeetle from the Destined Rivals set is an Illustration Rare card numbered 198. It has 130 HP, the Ability Rocket Brain, and the attack Psychic. Vivid artwork and flexible gameplay potential make it a standout for collectors and players.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 2
• Evolves From: Team Rocket’s Dottler
• Ability: Rocket Brain – move damage counters between your Team Rocket Pokémon during your turn
• Attack: Psychic – base 40+ damage, increases by 40 for each Energy attached to the opponent’s Active Pokémon
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Regulation Mark: I
• Set: Destined Rivals (sv10)
• Image:

Key Printings

This printing is from Destined Rivals, card number 198, and is classified as an Illustration Rare—both visually distinctive and collectible within the set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is uniquely identified by set code sv10-198 and rarity Illustration Rare. The illustrator is HYOGONOSUKE.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability enables flexible damage counter movement among Team Rocket Pokémon, and its attack scales with the opponent’s Energy attachments, offering strategic depth.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant illustration and maintain condition, store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use rigid top loaders or binders with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface damage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): Features Team Rocket’s Orbeetle as an Illustration Rare with unique abilities and attacks, emphasizing psychic energy and strategic gameplay within the Team Rocket theme. The set highlights this Pokémon with detailed artwork by HYOGONOSUKE.

This printing of Team Rocket’s Orbeetle offers collectors a visually appealing and strategically interesting card, especially for fans of Team Rocket-themed decks.