Rocket's Sneak Attack [1st Edition] - Pokemon Team Rocket #16
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Rocket's Sneak Attack [1st Edition]
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Rocket's Sneak Attack [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Rocket's Sneak Attack stands out as one of the earliest holofoil Trainer cards, giving this 1st Edition pull a special place in Wizards-era Pokémon TCG history.
Set Lore
Because it comes from Team Rocket, this card belongs to the landmark expansion that introduced Dark Pokémon, secret rares, and holo Trainer cards to the English Pokémon TCG on April 24, 2000.
Artist
The artwork is credited to Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives Rocket's Sneak Attack the unmistakable early-era visual identity collectors chase in WotC cards.
In-Game
Bulbapedia notes that the illustration features the female Team Rocket Grunt from the Generation II games, tying this card directly to the villainous Rocket aesthetic fans remember from the Game Boy era.
Cultural Impact
Its effect of peeking at your opponent's hand and sabotaging a Trainer perfectly captures Team Rocket's sneaky, underhanded identity, making the card feel flavorful as well as competitive for its time.