Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 8/10

Recent 30-day price surges (15-65%) driven by Team Rocket archetype hype, product releases like Mewtwo ex Box and Tins, and competitive play potential with 280-damage attack.

Next months. Continued upward momentum with Team Rocket Tins release and tournament play

Long term. Strong appreciation as modern chase SAR, potential staple in competitive decks

History

Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex depicts the legendary Psychic-type Pokémon Mewtwo, artificially created by Team Rocket leader Giovanni using Mew's DNA, as seen in Pokémon anime, manga, and games like Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon and Pokémon Masters EX. This card portrays a menacing Team Rocket-controlled Mewtwo ex, emphasizing Giovanni's pursuit of world domination through ultimate power.

First released in Japan as part of the Scarlet & Violet: Glory of Team Rocket subset (2025), with this Special Art Rare print numbered 125/098.

• Power Saver Ability requires 4+ Team Rocket's Pokémon in play to attack, tying into Team Rocket archetype synergy.
• PPC Erasure Ball attack deals 160+ damage (up to 280) by discarding up to 2 Energies from Benched Pokémon.
• Reprinted internationally in Destined Rivals (SVP) and promo products like Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex Box (June 13, 2025) and Team Rocket Tins (September 5, 2025).

Rarity and print run

Tier

Secret Rare

Print run

Low

First printed in

Japanese Scarlet & Violet: Glory of Team Rocket

Demand

High

Supply

Scarce

• Special Art Rare (SAR) with low pull rates in Glory of Team Rocket subset
• Japanese-exclusive initial prints with secret numbering beyond 098/098
• Multiple chase variants including full art and promos increase collector variants

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering on intricate full art borders, print dots or color shifts common in Japanese SARs, edge whitening from foil layers, surface scratches on glossy holo finish, and corner dings; avoid cards with Ability text box misalignment.

Storage. Use semi-rigid or magnetic holders (e.g., Dragon Shield or Ultra Pro), store in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent foil oxidation, sleeve in double matte for stacking, avoid top-loading without centering.

Authenticity. Verify Japanese print quality with sharp holo patterns and no blurry text; check for official Pokémon Card Game Championships Series 2026 logo on M-P promo variants; use blacklight for holo authentication, compare to LimitlessTCG/Bulbapedia scans, inspect for counterfeit thin cardstock or off-color energy symbols.