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Team Rocket's Moltres ex - Destined Rivals (#229)
- Number
- 229
- Illustrator
- AKIRA EGAWA
- Energy
- Fire
Team Rocket's Moltres ex - Destined Rivals
Team Rocket's Moltres ex is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from the Destined Rivals Pokémon TCG set, released 2025, illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA. It sits at card number 229 in the Destined Rivals checklist, classified as a Fire-type Pokémon with 220 HP and the Basic, ex subtypes.
In collector terms, this is a Special Illustration Rare - one of the top alternate-art chase tiers in modern Scarlet & Violet sets. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $127.21, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Team Rocket's Moltres ex has been printed 3 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#229 in Destined Rivals) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 57Average
Strong market heat. Weak icon status, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 94m ago
Market price history
Other printings of Team Rocket's Moltres ex
Team Rocket's Moltres ex FAQ
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How much is Team Rocket's Moltres ex from Destined Rivals worth?
Recent recorded market price is $127.21 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Team Rocket's Moltres ex?
This printing is a Special Illustration Rare - one of the top alternate-art chase tiers in modern Scarlet & Violet sets (the card is labeled "Special Illustration Rare" on the checklist). Team Rocket's Moltres ex has been printed 3 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Team Rocket's Moltres ex?
AKIRA EGAWA illustrated this card. See AKIRA EGAWA's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Team Rocket's Moltres ex released?
The Destined Rivals set released in 2025, so this card (#229 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Team Rocket's Moltres ex?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Destined Rivals set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.