Team Rocket’s Meowth Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Rocket’s Meowth from the Destined Rivals set is an eye-catching Illustration Rare, numbered 203 (sv10-203). This lively Basic Colorless Pokémon brings 70 HP and the attack Fury Swipes, with artwork that stands out within the set’s lineup.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Paw-cket Pilfer: Choose a random card from your opponent’s hand, reveal it, then shuffle it into their deck.
• Fury Swipes: Flip 3 coins; this attack does 20 damage for each heads.
• Flavor Text: “All it does is sleep during the daytime. At night, it patrols its territory with its eyes aglow.”
• Regulation Mark: I
• Set Code: sv10
• Card ID: sv10-203
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Destined Rivals set of the Scarlet & Violet series. It is an Illustration Rare, recognized for its unique artwork and elevated rarity.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by set code sv10 and card number 203, with artwork by Shimaris Yukichi—useful details for verifying authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is currently not listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its playability in tournaments is therefore unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid illustration and condition, store Team Rocket’s Meowth 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.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): Features Team Rocket’s Meowth as a Basic Colorless Pokémon with disruptive hand manipulation and variable damage attacks. The set emphasizes dynamic rivalries and unique character portrayals, with this card standing out due to its evocative night-time theme and Illustration Rare rarity.

This guide covers the exact printing of Team Rocket’s Meowth from the Destined Rivals set, providing collectors with essential information to identify, appreciate, and care for this distinctive card.