Team Rocket’s Archer — Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Team Rocket’s Archer is an Uncommon card from the Destined Rivals set, numbered 170. Its distinctive design adds a thematic nod to Team Rocket within the Destined Rivals lineup, making it a flavorful addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Card Number: 170
• Set Code: sv10
• Type: Supporter
• Stage: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Regulation Mark: I
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Abilities/Attacks: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

The only known printing of Team Rocket’s Archer is from the Destined Rivals set (sv10), where it appears as an Uncommon Supporter card. This printing is notable for its clean design and the absence of attacks or abilities, focusing instead on a strategic Supporter effect.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification relies on the set code “sv10,” card number 170, and the illustration by Hideki Ishikawa. The card’s lack of type and HP further distinguishes it from typical Pokémon cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Rules associated with this card include:
– You can use this card only if any of your Team Rocket’s Pokémon were Knocked Out during your opponent’s last turn.
– Each player shuffles their hand into their deck. Then, you draw 5 cards, and your opponent draws 3 cards.
– You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.

This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain condition, store Team Rocket’s Archer in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and unique gameplay role, keeping it in mint condition enhances its appeal to collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): The sole set featuring Team Rocket’s Archer, presenting it as a strategic Supporter card with an effect tied to Team Rocket’s Pokémon being Knocked Out. The card highlights a niche gameplay role and artwork by Hideki Ishikawa.