Rocket’s Meowth Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Rocket’s Meowth is an Uncommon card from the Team Rocket Returns set, numbered 46. This lively Pokémon boasts 60 HP and features the attack Miraculous Comeback. Its design captures the mischievous spirit associated with Rocket’s Meowth.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Snatch and Run (1 Colorless): Search your deck for a Pokémon Tool or Rocket’s Secret Machine card, add it to your hand, and optionally switch Rocket’s Meowth with a Benched Pokémon.
• Miraculous Comeback (2 Colorless): Flip a coin for each Pokémon in play; does 10 damage per heads to the opponent’s Pokémon and 10 damage per tails to Rocket’s Meowth itself.

Key Printings

The key printing of Rocket’s Meowth is from the Team Rocket Returns set, identified by set code ex7 and card number 46. This printing is notable for its classic Mitsuhiro Arita artwork and its inclusion in the ex series.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants. It can be identified by its Darkness type, Basic stage, and the unique attacks “Snatch and Run” and “Miraculous Comeback.” The card’s rarity is Uncommon, and it features a retreat cost of one Colorless energy. The card’s market reference is “Rocket’s Meowth Team Rocket Returns 46.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its coin-flip based attack introduces a high-risk, high-reward element, making it a niche choice for casual or collector play.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and detailed illustration, handle with clean hands and avoid bending or scratching.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns (ex7): Rocket’s Meowth appears as a Basic Darkness-type Pokémon with strategic deck-searching capabilities and a unique coin-flip attack. This set reintroduces Team Rocket-themed cards with nostalgic artwork and gameplay mechanics.