2004 Pokemon EX Team Rocket Returns Booster Box Sealed

Despite being the seventh expansion of the EX Series, EX Team Rocket Returns introduced one of the most coveted Special rarities in the TCG’s history: Pokémon Star. Also called “Gold Star Pokémon,” these Ultra Rare cards feature a gold star symbol alongside the Pokémon name and stunning extended artwork by famed illustrator Masakazu Fukuda. Mudkip, Torchic, and Treecko comprised the first trio of Gold Star Pokémon, and with a 1:72 pack rate—roughly one in every two booster boxes—they were an incredibly tough pull. EX Team Rocket Returns also marked the return of Dark Pokémon, which had not been a main feature of the Pokémon metagame since 2002’s Neo Destiny. While holofoil and reverse holo versions of standard Dark Pokémon remain highly desirable, TRR upped the ante by introducing Rocket’s Pokémon ex. While Rocket’s Pokémon previously appeared in 2000’s Gym Heroes and Gym Challenge sets, this expansion marked their first appearance as Ultra Rare ex cards. Featuring incredible artwork surrounded by a spiked portrait border, these cards have become some of the most coveted ex issues and continue to command a premium in high grade. This sealed EX Team Rocket Returns booster box contains 36 packs, offering collectors countless chances at untouched Pokémon Star, Dark Pokémon, and Rocket’s Pokémon ex cards. While they will not need to worry about Team Rocket’s nefarious schemes, hopeful bidders should be prepared to face fierce competition as they look to blast off as the winner of this incredible booster box.