Rocket's Mewtwo

Rocket's Mewtwo is a Team Rocket-themed version of Mewtwo, the legendary Psychic Pokémon genetically engineered from Mew's DNA by scientists. It represents Mewtwo under Team Rocket control, featuring Rocket's symbol and attacks like 'Knuckle Drill' and 'Psychic Rend', significant as part of the villain-themed Gym Heroes/Gym Challenge sets highlighting Rocket bosses.

October 2000 in the English Gym Challenge set (second Gym series expansion) by Wizards of the Coast in the USA.

• One of four Rocket holo rares in Gym Challenge alongside Rocket's Crobat, Hitmonchan, and Zapdos.
• Part of the black market Rocket Gang cards emphasizing villainy in Pokémon lore.
• Mewtwo's third English holo appearance after Base Set and Team Rocket sets.

Condition. Check centering (especially top/bottom on holo pattern), sharp corners/edges prone to dings, clean holo scratch-free surface, no print lines/whitening on borders, flat unwarped card; common flaws include holo swirl scratches, edge wear from shuffling, centering off 60/40.

Storage. Use penny sleeves + semi-rigid/toploaders in cool, dry, UV-free environment; avoid stacking pressure; for grading, ship in team bags with cardboard backing.

Authenticity. Verify Wizards of the Coast copyright and 'Unlimited Edition' stamp absence on 1st Ed; check font alignment, holo pattern consistency, Rocket symbol crispness; fakes often have blurry attacks, wrong card stock thickness, off-color Mewtwo; use blacklight for print authenticity, cross-reference with graded pop reports.