Could Glory of Team Rocket Affect Older Card Prices?

The Pokémon TCG market has seen plenty of trends where new set releases influence the prices of older cards.

Glory of Team Rocket's release date is on April 18, 2025, causing fans to watch closely and see how it might impact vintage Team Rocket-era holos, including Dark Charizard and Rocket's Mewtwo ex.

Let's consider whether Glory of Team Rocket could affect older card values from similar sets.

Do New Pokemon Sets Affect Older Cards Prices?

We’ve already seen a similar trend with Prismatic Evolutions, which caused an increase in Umbreon card values across multiple sets.

Nostalgia-driven demand, reprints, and interest in specific Pokémon often trickle down to older versions, especially holo rares and first-edition prints. The same could happen with Glory of Team Rocket, pushing demand for the original Team Rocket cards from the early 2000s.

Which Cards Could Be Affected?

The biggest price shifts usually happen with holo and rare cards from the original set.

If Glory of Team Rocket features any reprints, spiritual successors, or references to these cards, we might see higher demand for:

• Dark Charizard (Team Rocket 4/82) – Always a high-demand card, any renewed attention could spike its value.
• Dark Blastoise (Team Rocket 3/82) – A favorite among collectors that could follow a similar trend.
• Rocket's Mewtwo – Any related Pokémon featured in the new set could see price movements.

Collector Hype vs. Market Reality

Hype alone can drive short-term price increases, but long-term value depends on other factors.

If Glory of Team Rocket triggers nostalgia and brings new interest to Rocket-era cards, prices could rise. However, if the new set overshadows older versions with better designs, demand for vintage copies may cool off. 

Another point to consider is that not every Pokemon TCG fan is interested in team rocket sets. It may only attract millennials since newer generation Pokemon collectors are mostly interested in the latest releases.