Team Rocket's Dugtrio

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 6/10

Price increased from $11.27 in March to $17-27 ungraded by late April 2026, driven by Team Rocket popularity and ability utility[2][3]

Next months. Stable to slight rise next 3-6 months as supply circulates

Long term. Moderate growth 1-3 years if set gains vintage status

History

Team Rocket's Dugtrio is a Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon card featuring Dugtrio associated with Team Rocket, specifically linked to leader Giovanni who uses Dugtrio in most games where he appears as an opponent, typically in Gym battles. The illustration rare version depicts Giovanni with a male and female Team Rocket Grunt, with artwork by Whisker; regular print by KEIICHIRO ITO. Pokédex entry from Pokémon Violet, move Mud Shot learnable via TM in Scarlet and Violet.[5]

First released in the Ascended Heroes special expansion on January 30, 2026, originating from the Japanese MEGA Dream ex subset.[3][5]

• Ability 'Holes': Whenever opponent's Active Pokémon moves to Bench, place 2 damage counters on it.[4][6]
• Regular print has Mirror Holofoil variants with Fighting Energy symbol or Team Rocket logo.[5]
• Illustration rare is full art print numbered 239/217.[2][5]

Rarity and print run

Tier

Ultra Rare

Print run

Medium

First printed in

Ascended Heroes (English), from Japanese MEGA Dream ex subset[5]

Demand

Medium

Supply

Medium

• Illustration Rare / Full Art print as 239/217 secret sheet position
• Limited to single special expansion Ascended Heroes
• Holofoil and mirror variants increase chase appeal

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering on holofoil patterns, edge wear common on illustration rares, surface scratches on full art print, print lines on reverse holo variants.

Storage. Use semi-rigid top loaders with sleeves, store in cool dry place away from sunlight to prevent holo oxidation, avoid stacking without dividers.

Authenticity. Verify TCGPlayer ID 676051 or PriceCharting ID 11816161, check holo pattern alignment and font consistency, blacklight for counterfeit inks, official set stamp absence indicates promo or fake.