Rocket's Admin.

Team Rocket Returns 86/109 • uncommon

Set: Team Rocket Returns
Number: 86/109
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2004
Market price: $22.18
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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Market

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$22.18market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$22.10 – $22.83 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Rocket's Admin, introduced in the Team Rocket Returns expansion, is a pivotal card in the history of competitive Pokémon play for its ability to disrupt opponents by forcing them to shuffle their hand based on the number of their prize cards. Its tactical design reflects the theme of the Team Rocket organization, making it a sought-after piece for collectors who focus on iconic Trainer cards from the classic eras of the game.

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Card face

What it does

Supporter

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.

Each player shuffles his or her hand into his or her deck. Then, each player counts his or her Prize cards left and draws up to that many cards. (You draw your cards first.)

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Provenance

Where it came from

Rocket's Admin was released in 2004 as part of the Team Rocket Returns expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set marked a thematic return to the villainous Team Rocket organization, focusing on 'Dark' Pokémon and mechanics centered on theft and disruption. The card was designed to support this antagonistic playstyle, allowing players to manipulate their opponent's hand as a reflection of the team's characteristic sabotage.

The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and illustrator for the Pokémon franchise. In keeping with his signature style for the era, Sugimori utilized bold lines and a minimalist background to emphasize the persona of the Team Rocket executive. The card was received by competitive players as a highly effective utility tool, often favored for its ability to reset a losing opponent's hand size, cementing its reputation as a staple of the set's strategic identity.

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