In this article you will read which 7 cards are the most sought-after in Destined Rivals. After that we tell you more about the set itself, how hard these cards are to find and why they are so popular.

#7 Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex 240/182

#6 Team Rocket’s Crobat ex 234/182

#5 Team Rocket’s Nidoking ex 233/182

#4 Team Rocket’s Moltres ex 229/182

#3 Ethan’s Ho-oh ex 230/182

#2 Cynthia’s Garchomp ex 232/182

#1 Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex 231/182

More about Destined Rivals

Release date and set details

The set Destined Rivals was released worldwide on 30 May 2025. The expansion is part of the Scarlet & Violet series and contains more than 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 a few average odds (also known as “pull rates”):

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

That means you often have to open a lot of packs to find exactly the card you are after. That is why many collectors choose to buy single cards instead of gambling with boosters.

Why are these cards so popular?

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