Pokémon Retriever Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Pokémon Retriever is an uncommon card from the Team Rocket Returns set, numbered 84. Its minimalist, Rocket-themed design fits the expansion’s identity and gives it a distinct spot in the set for collectors and deck builders alike.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: ex7-84
• Stage: Rocket’s Secret Machine
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Types: None
• Weaknesses: None
• Resistances: None

Key Printings

This card appears exclusively in the Team Rocket Returns expansion (ex7), numbered 84. It does not evolve from any other card and has no attacks or abilities, but it features a special rule that lets you search the discard pile for Basic Pokémon and Evolution cards—useful for strategic deck manipulation.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code ex7 and number 84. The card’s subtype is Rocket’s Secret Machine, a notable classification within the Team Rocket Returns set.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique rule allows players to retrieve Basic or Evolution cards from the discard pile, either adding one card to their hand or shuffling three back into the deck, providing tactical flexibility in gameplay.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork by Katsura Tabata and maintain condition, store Pokémon Retriever in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and unique subtype, a binder page or dedicated card box will help protect its value and appearance.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns (ex7): Pokémon Retriever supports the set’s Team Rocket theme by emphasizing discard pile manipulation via the Rocket’s Secret Machine subtype, enabling recovery of key Pokémon cards from the discard pile.