Market outlook
Rising Outlook 7/10
Recent high sales on secret variants amid Team Rocket hype from products like Mewtwo ex Box, post-release appreciation typical for ultra rares in new sets[2][6][7]
Next months. Stable to rising in next 3-6 months with collector interest
Long term. Moderate growth over 1-3 years if theme rotates into standard play
History
Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex depicts a Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo, genetically engineered by Team Rocket in the Pokémon universe as a powerful clone of Mew, emphasizing its villainous theme with high 280 HP and attacks tied to Team Rocket's Pokémon presence.
First released in the Pokémon TCG set Destined Rivals (SV10 DRI) on May 30, 2025[5].
- Features Ability Power Saver restricting attacks unless 4+ Team Rocket's Pokémon are in play[1][3][4]
- Attack PPC Erasure Ball deals 160+ damage, adding 60 per Energy discarded from Bench up to 280 max[1][3]
- Illustrated by aky CG Works, appears in multiple secret rare variants like 231/182 SIR and 240/182[1][6][7]
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Ultra Rare
- Print run
- Medium
- First printed in
- Destined Rivals (DRI / SV10)
- Demand
- Medium
- Supply
- Medium
- Double Rare / Ultra Rare pull rate in Destined Rivals boosters
- Multiple secret rare variants (231/182 SIR, 240/182) increase chase factor
- Tied to popular Team Rocket theme boosting desirability
Collector notes
Condition. Check for centering on full art borders, holofoil scratches, edge whitening, surface print lines, and whitening on white borders; common flaws include corner dings from booster pack pulls and fingerprint oils on glossy full art surface.
Storage. Use penny sleeves and semi-rigid top loaders for daily storage, store upright in cool dry place away from sunlight to prevent warping or fading; for long-term, use card savers in binders or boxes with dividers.
Authenticity. Verify holo pattern consistency, font alignment on text (especially 'ex' and ability), card stock thickness and weight; compare to official scans on sites like Limitless TCG; fakes often have blurry art, incorrect energy symbols, or off-color psychic typing; use blacklight for glow patterns on genuine holos.