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In this article, you'll learn which 7 cards are the most sought-after in Destined Rivals . Then, we'll explain more about the set itself, how hard it is to find these cards, and why they're so popular.

#7 Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex 240/182

Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex 240/182 Destined Rivals
  • Date : October 4, 2025
  • Raw value : €66.38
  • PSA 10 value : €199.95
    Source : GetCollectr

#6 Team Rocket's Crobat ex 234/182

Team Rocket's Crobat ex 234/182 Destined Rivals
  • Date : October 4, 2025
  • Raw value : €89.63
  • PSA 10 value : €271.95
    Source : GetCollectr

#5 Team Rocket's Nidoking ex 233/182

Team Rocket's Nidoking ex 233/182 Destined Rivals
  • Date : October 4, 2025
  • Raw value : €112.13
  • PSA 10 value : €365.00
    Source : GetCollectr

#4 Team Rocket's Moltres ex 229/182

Team Rocket's Moltres ex 229/182 Destined Rivals
  • Date : October 4, 2025
  • Raw value : €131.94
  • PSA 10 value : €450.20
    Source : GetCollectr

#3 Ethan's Ho-oh ex 230/182

Ethan's Ho-oh ex 230/182 Destined Rivals
  • Date : October 4, 2025
  • Raw value : €197.36
  • PSA 10 value : €571.99
    Source : GetCollectr

#2 Cynthia's Garchomp ex 232/182

Cynthia's Garchomp ex 232/182 Destined Rivals
  • Date : October 4, 2025
  • Raw value : €249.12
  • PSA 10 value : €810.41
    Source : GetCollectr

#1 Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex 231/182


Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex 231/182 Destined Rivals
  • Date : October 4, 2025
  • Raw value : €450.31
  • PSA 10 value : €1,644.42
    Source : GetCollectr

Learn more about Destined Rivals

Release date and set details

The Destined Rivals expansion pack was released worldwide on May 30, 2025. The expansion is part of the Scarlet & Violet series and contains over 240 cards in total, including several secret rares.
The set is based on the Japanese release Glory of Team Rocket .

How hard are chase cards to find?

The chance of pulling a rare card from a pack is small. Below are some average odds (also called "pull rates"):

  • ex cards: about 1 in 5 packs
  • Illustration Rare: about 1 in 12 packs
  • Special Illustration Rare: approximately 1 in 90 packs
  • Hyper Rare (gold cards): approximately 1 in 150 packs

This means you often have to open many packs to find the exact card you're looking for. That's why many collectors choose to buy individual cards instead of gambling with boosters.

Why are these cards so popular?

  • They have beautiful artwork and well-known characters like Mewtwo, Marnie and Misty.
  • They are very rare , which makes them feel extra special.
  • Some cards, especially from popular or legendary Pokémon, become worth a lot of money .
  • The combination of beautiful artwork and scarcity makes them attractive to both collectors and players.