Nightly Garbage Run (Rocket's Secret Machine) 77/82 Pokémon Team Rocket Raw

Nightly Garbage Run (77/82) from the Pokémon Team Rocket set is a highly sought-after Uncommon Trainer card that belongs to the Rocket's Secret Machine category. Released in April 2000 as part of the fifth expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, this card hails from the iconic first edition print run, making it a prized possession for collectors and vintage TCG enthusiasts. Illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki, the artwork captures the mysterious and mischievous atmosphere of Team Rocket’s underground operations, adding a unique flair to any collection. With its distinctive dark-themed design and limited availability, this card stands out as a nostalgic piece from the early days of the Pokémon TCG.

Gameplay-wise, Nightly Garbage Run offers strategic value by allowing players to recover vital resources from their discard pile. The card’s effect lets you choose up to three Basic Pokémon, Evolution cards, or basic Energy cards from your trash, show them to your opponent, and then shuffle them back into your deck. This ability provides a crucial advantage by recycling key cards and improving deck consistency—especially valuable in longer matches where resource management is essential. Though classified as a Trainer card, its utility mirrors later cards like Night Maintenance, making it a conceptual forerunner in card-drawing mechanics.

As a raw (ungraded) card, this copy of Nightly Garbage Run retains its original charm and authenticity, perfect for collectors who appreciate vintage condition or plan to sleeve and use it in casual play. Whether you're completing a Team Rocket set, enhancing your gameplay with classic mechanics, or preserving a piece of Pokémon TCG history, this card delivers both nostalgic and functional value. Its status as a 1st Edition Rocket’s Secret Machine adds to its rarity and appeal, ensuring it remains a standout in any collection.