Team Rocket’s Hypno Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Rocket’s Hypno from the Destined Rivals set is an uncommon card numbered 80. It boasts a solid 130 HP, making it a sturdy addition to any deck. Its attack, Bench Manipulation, offers strategic play options. This card blends classic Team Rocket flair with practical utility.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Regulation Mark: I
• Set Code: sv10
• Series: Scarlet & Violet

Key Printings

The key printing of Team Rocket’s Hypno is from the Destined Rivals set, card number 80. It is an uncommon rarity card with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

• Identifiers: Set code “sv10,” card number 80, illustrated by Yuya Oka. This printing has no listed print variants.

• Attacks:

• Psyshot: Deals 40 damage for one Psychic energy.
• Bench Manipulation: Deals 80 damage times the number of tails flipped on the opponent’s Benched Pokémon, ignoring Weakness and Resistance.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its strategic attacks focus on bench disruption and consistent Psychic damage, making it a potentially interesting choice for casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

Store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since it features detailed artwork by Yuya Oka.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): This set includes Team Rocket’s Hypno as an uncommon Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon, emphasizing psychic attacks and bench disruption mechanics. The card fits into the Scarlet & Violet series and carries the regulation mark I.