TEAM ROCKET SERIES
This set introduced the Dark Pokémon, Pokémon corrupted and controlled by the Team Rocket organization. After the release of this set, Dark Pokémon would not show a strong presence until the set’s sequel released many years later, Team Rocket Returns.
This is also the first set to include a card exclusive to the English language version, though it was eventually released for the Japanese counterpart, as well. As part of a promotion, an American-only Dark Raichu can be found in this set, though it is the rarest card, as a “secret” card that numbered above the regular set number: “83/82.” The card was also available in Australian sets