Uncommon

Pokémon Retriever
Rocket Gang Strikes Back

Search your discard pile for Basic Pokémon and Evolution cards. You may either show 1 Basic Pokémon or Evolution card to your opponent and put it into your hand, or show a combination of 3 Basic Pokémon or Evolution cards to your opponent and shuffle them into your deck.

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#77 Pokémon Retriever - Rocket Gang Strikes Back (rocket-gang-strikes-back)

Pokémon Retriever is a card from the Rocket Gang Strikes Back set, released on October 15, 2004. Designed by artist Katsura Tabata, it is a Uncommon rarity card with the supertype "rocket's secret machine." The card's flavor text describes a mechanic where players search their discard pile for Basic Pokémon or Evolution cards. They may reveal one card to their opponent and place it in their hand, or reveal three cards and shuffle them into their deck. This ability emphasizes strategic resource management and interaction during gameplay. The card’s number in the set is 77, reflecting its position within the collection. Its design and function align with the thematic elements of the Rocket Gang's influence. The card’s mechanics focus on recycling and reusing cards from the discard pile.

Type

rocket's secret machine

Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Katsura Tabata

Release Date

10/15/2004

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