Summary
APokemon Trading Card Gamefan had incredible luck and pulled a rare Mewtwo card while opening packs. With each newPokemon TCGset that is released, rare cards are introduced, and some become the dream of fans who want to add them to their collections.
It’s no different with Destined Rivals, thelatestPokemon TCGexpansionthat hit shelves on May 30. With 244 new cards for players to collect, one of its highlights is the cards featuring beloved characters such as Cynthia, Ethan, Misty, and Steven, along with their Pokemon. Another aspect of the new set that is catching the attention of fans is the Team Rocket-related cards, as some are quite pricey. Beating the odds, aPokemon TCGfan got one of the most valuable cards in the new expansion.
On thePokemon TCGsubreddit, user Mina_too showed off the newest card in their collection: Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex. They say they bought a Destined Rivals booster bundle at GameSpot and pulled the valuable card while opening the packs with otherPokemon TCGfans who were there.According to PokeDATA, Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex is the most expensive card in the set, with a raw copy available on eBay for prices ranging from $370 to $610. The website lists some copies sold for prices above $800, the most expensive having been purchased for $865.49. Illustrated by Iwamoto05, Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex is one of the maincards in Destined Rivals thatPokemonfans can pull.
Pokemon TCG Fan Gets Incredibly Lucky Pulls Main Card from Destined Rivals Expansion
Mewtwo is a prominent presence in different aspects of thePokemonfranchise, including trading cards. The legendary monster from Kanto has been featured on 48 cards, first appearing in 1999 with the release of the Base Set. Since then,several Mewtwo cards have become expensive, such as Shiny Mewtwo from the 2002 Neo Destiny expansion. Another card that won’t come cheap for fans who want to add it to their collections is Mewtwo★ from the 2006 EX Holon Phantoms set.
While Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex is the top chase card in Destined Rivals, other cards have been noted by fans. One of them is Cynthia’s Garchomp ex, which depicts one of the most beloved duos in thePokemonuniverse in a stunning illustration. Another card that is also the top chase of many fans, including Mina_too, is Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex, depicting the male protagonist from the Gen 2 games alongside thelegendary bird of Johto.
Pokemon TCG
Pokemon TCG (Trading Card Game) is a collectible and strategy based card game based on Nintendo’s Pokemon franchise. Two players face off against one another, battling one Pokemon at a time and attempting to knock them out to claim one of six prize cards. The cards have also become highly collectible with some in particular selling for thousands of dollars.
