Collector’s Guide: Here Comes Team Rocket! (Team Rocket #71)

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Here Comes Team Rocket!
• Set: Team Rocket (Base5)
• Card Number: 71
• Rarity: Rare
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• HP: Unknown
• Stage: None (not an evolving Pokémon)
• Types: None
• Abilities/Attacks: None
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Rules Text: Each player plays with his or her Prize cards face up for the rest of the game.
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This card appears exclusively in the Team Rocket base set, identified as card number 71. It is a rare card illustrated by Ken Sugimori, a prominent artist known for his iconic Pokémon artwork. The card does not feature any attacks or abilities, but it introduces a unique gameplay rule affecting Prize cards visibility.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants exist for this card.
• The card does not evolve from any other Pokémon.
• It has no subtype or stage classification.
• Regulation mark and release date are not documented.
• The card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

Given its rarity and unique status within the Team Rocket set, collectors should:
– Store the card in a protective sleeve to prevent surface damage.
– Use a rigid top-loader or card saver for additional protection.
– Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the card’s condition.
– Handle with clean hands or gloves to avoid oils and dirt.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (Base5): This set introduced dark and villainous themes, with cards like Here Comes Team Rocket! emphasizing gameplay mechanics over traditional Pokémon battling. The card’s rule about Prize cards adds a strategic layer unique to this set.