Collector’s Guide: Rocket’s Secret Experiment (Gym Challenge 120)

Character Intro

Rocket’s Secret Experiment is an uncommon card from the Gym Challenge set, numbered 120. This intriguing card captures the mysterious essence of Team Rocket’s covert operations and adds a unique flavor to any collection focused on the Gym Challenge series.

Quick Facts

• Card Name: Rocket’s Secret Experiment
• Set: Gym Challenge (gym2)
• Card Number: 120
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Stage: None (not an evolving Pokémon)
• Types, HP, Weaknesses, Resistances: Unknown
• Abilities/Attacks: None, but has a special rule involving a coin flip

Key Printings

Known only from the Gym Challenge set, with no alternate printings or reprints documented. Its distinct artwork and unique effect make it a notable piece within this set.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants or alternate versions. Identification relies on the set code “gym2” and card number 120. The card’s lack of a regulation mark and absence of HP or type symbols further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown
The card’s special rule reads: “Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for any card and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. If tails, you can’t play Trainer cards until the end of your next turn.” This effect can be strategically impactful but also carries risk.

Care & Storage Tips

Given its uncommon rarity and classic artwork by Ken Sugimori, preserve this card in a protective sleeve and store it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to maintain its collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Challenge (gym2): Rocket’s Secret Experiment appears as an uncommon Trainer card with a unique coin flip effect. It complements the set’s theme of Gym-based challenges and features classic Ken Sugimori art. No other sets or expansions are known to include this card.