Team Rocket's Persian ex

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 5/10

Modern Secret Rare cards of mid-tier popularity often settle after early release spikes, and the available pricing signals for this card's English counterpart are currently modest. Korean-language premium may preserve interest, but there is not enough evidence of exceptional long-term scarcity to justify a strong upward trend at present.

Next months. Likely to remain range-bound with small fluctuations driven by grading population, set completion demand, and condition-sensitive collector purchases.

Long term. Over 1-3 years, value should be relatively resilient in high grade if Team Rocket-themed cards remain popular, but broad appreciation is likely to be moderate rather than explosive.

History

Persian is the evolved form of Meowth in the Pokémon franchise and is known for its elegant, feline design and association with speed, agility, and aloof luxury. Team Rocket's Persian is especially significant because it is strongly tied to Team Rocket's Persian often appearing alongside Giovanni as a symbol of Team Rocket's elite, stylish, and intimidating presence. In the TCG, Team Rocket-themed cards typically leverage this association to create a darker, villain-focused variant of the Pokémon.

This Team Rocket's Persian ex card first appeared in the modern Scarlet & Violet era as part of the Korean release of Pokémon Card 151 in 2023. It is part of the Pokémon Card 151 expansion, which is the Scarlet & Violet set centered on Kanto-era Pokémon.

• The card is a Team Rocket-themed special variant of Persian ex rather than a standard Persian ex printing.
• The card exists in at least two sets according to price-guide data, indicating multiple regional or language printings.
• It is listed as a Secret Rare / Full Art style card in the Korean version of Pokémon Card 151.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Secret Rare

Print run

High

First printed in

Pokémon Card 151

Demand

Medium

Supply

Medium

• Secret Rare full-art presentation
• Korean-language regional printing
• Team Rocket-themed character variant
• Collector demand for set-specific modern chase cards

Collector notes

Condition. Check for full-art surface scratching, edge whitening, corner wear, and print-line defects, which are especially noticeable on textured modern cards. Because this is a Korean-language card, factory centering and clean foil texture are important for grading; any rough cut or edge nicks can significantly reduce value. Also inspect the back for whitening and the front for scuffs that only appear under angled light.

Storage. Store the card in a penny sleeve immediately, then place it in a rigid top loader or semi-rigid card holder for long-term protection. Keep it in a cool, dry environment away from UV light and humidity, and avoid repeated handling without gloves or clean hands. For high-value copies, use an inner sleeve plus graded slab if preservation is the goal.

Authenticity. Verify the Korean text quality, font sharpness, and exact set numbering on the card face. Counterfeits often show flat foil, blurry text, incorrect symbol placement, or slightly off color balance on the back. Compare the texture and holo pattern to authenticated examples, and for raw copies check for crisp edge cutting and consistent print registration; graded certification is the safest authentication path for premium copies.