Rocket's Poké Ball #17 from Black Deck Kit - Illustrated by Ryo Ueda
Trainer

Rocket's Poké Ball

#17/20 in Black Deck Kit, illustrated by Ryo Ueda.

Card number
#17/20
Language
Japanese
Release date
October 15, 2004
Illustrator
Ryo Ueda
Spinarak Pokémon TCG card artDark Ariados Pokémon TCG card artSlugma Pokémon TCG card artHoundour Pokémon TCG card artDark Magcargo Pokémon TCG card artDark Houndoom Pokémon TCG card artLarvitar Pokémon TCG card artLarvitar Pokémon TCG card artDark Pupitar Pokémon TCG card artDark Pupitar Pokémon TCG card artDark Tyranitar Pokémon TCG card artDark Tyranitar Pokémon TCG card art

Collector Notes

Rocket's Poké Ball

Rocket's Poké Ball appears in the Japanese print of Black Deck Kit, released on October 15, 2004. The Black Deck Kit set contains 20 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Ryo Ueda.

Collector Insights

Rocket's Poké Ball is a Trainer card from the Black Deck Kit set, released on October 15, 2004. It features artwork by Ryo Ueda and serves as a special trainer card with unique game mechanics. The card's flavor text describes a scenario where a player searches their deck for a Pokémon with Dark in its name, reveals it to their opponent, and places it into their hand before shuffling their deck. This ability emphasizes strategic deck management and interaction during gameplay. The card's number in the set is 17, though its rarity is unspecified. As part of the Black Deck Kit, it aligns with the set's thematic focus on tactical card combinations. The card's design and function reflect the Trainer category's role in facilitating specific game actions. Its mechanics encourage players to adapt their strategies based on deck composition and opponent responses.

Search your deck for a Pokémon with Dark in its name, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.

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