Collector’s Guide: The Boss’s Way (Team Rocket #73)

Quick Facts

• Card Name: The Boss’s Way
• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Card Number: 73
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• HP: Unknown
• Stage: None (not an evolving Pokémon)
• Types: None specified
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Abilities/Attacks: None
• Rules Text: Search your deck for an Evolution card with Dark in its name. Show it to your opponent and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This card appears exclusively in the Team Rocket base set, identified as card number 73. It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori, a prominent artist known for his work on early Pokémon TCG cards. The card is classified as Uncommon and features no HP or attacks, functioning primarily as a strategic Trainer card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing. The card can be identified by its set code “base5” and its number 73 within the Team Rocket set. It has no regulation mark and no subtype classification.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store the card in a protective sleeve to prevent edge wear and surface scratches, especially given its Uncommon rarity.
• Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the integrity of the card stock and artwork.
• Use a rigid top-loader or card saver for additional protection during handling or display.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (base5): This set introduced Dark-type Pokémon and associated Trainer cards, including “The Boss’s Way,” which aids in deck searching for Dark Evolution cards. The set is known for its darker theme and strategic gameplay elements.