Team Rocket’s Pupitar Collector’s Guide
Character Intro
Team Rocket’s Pupitar from the Destined Rivals set is a common card numbered 95. It boasts 100 HP, giving it sturdy board presence, and its attack, Explosive Ascension, adds a dynamic evolution angle. A straightforward, effective design makes this Pupitar a clean fit in Rocket-themed lineups.
Quick Facts
| set_name | release_date | number | rarity | hp | illustrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destined Rivals | 95 | Common | 100 | Izucch |
Card Stats
- Type: Fighting
- Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Team Rocket’s Larvitar)
- Retreat Cost: 2
- Weakness: Grass ×2
- Resistance: None
- Regulation Mark: I
- Flavor Text: “This pupa flies around wildly by venting with great force the gas pressurized inside its body.”
- Attack: Explosive Ascension — Search your deck for a card that evolves from this Pokémon and put it onto this Pokémon to evolve it. Then, shuffle your deck. Deals 30 damage.
- Abilities: None
Key Printings
The only known printing of Team Rocket’s Pupitar is from the Destined Rivals set (set code sv10), card number 95, classified as a Common.
Variants & Identifiers
There are no known print variants. Key identifiers include its Fighting type, Stage 1 subtype, illustrator Izucch, Regulation Mark I, and the unique attack Explosive Ascension that facilitates evolution during play.
Legality & Play Notes
- Legality: unknown
- This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
No additional tournament or play notes are available.
Care & Storage Tips
To preserve the artwork and maintain condition, store Team Rocket’s Pupitar in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching; while a Common, it remains desirable to Destined Rivals collectors.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Destined Rivals (sv10): The sole set featuring Team Rocket’s Pupitar, showcasing its evolution-focused attack and Fighting-type traits, with artwork emphasizing aggressive, energetic motion.
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