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Copycat
Team Rocket Returns 83/109 • uncommon
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Number
- 83/109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2004
- Market price
- $7.01
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
You can play only one Supporter card each turn. When you play this card, put it next to your Active Pokémon. When your turn ends, discard this card.
Shuffle your hand into your deck. Then, count the number of cards in your opponent's hand and draw that many cards.
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Where it came from
The Copycat card was released as part of the Team Rocket Returns expansion in 2004, a set centered on the return of the criminal organization to the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This card functions as a powerful utility trainer, allowing players to match their hand size to their opponent's, a mechanic that rewards tactical observation of the board state. It serves as a thematic nod to the Copycat character, a recurring trainer in the video game series known for imitating others.
The artwork for this particular version was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the primary designer and character creator for the Pokémon franchise. His style for the Team Rocket Returns set leans into a clean, definitive aesthetic that emphasizes the character's whimsical personality while remaining consistent with the functional, minimalist design language of early-to-mid 2000s trainer cards. The card was well-received by the competitive community for its strategic versatility, remaining a staple inclusion in many decks throughout its legality.
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