Destined Rivals Master Set: 409 Cards, Checklist & Prices
By Cardrake Research Team · Updated
Released 2025
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Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals chase cards & key targets
Team Rockets Mewtwo ex leads Destined Rivals at $401.64, with Cynthias Garchomp ex ($201.59) and Ethans Ho Oh ex ($146.29) behind it. The top three alone are 47% of the estimated master-set cost — plan these purchases first and the rest of the set follows on a normal budget.
| Rank | Card | Number | Rarity | Variant | Market Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Team Rockets Mewtwo ex | 231/182 | Special Illustration Rare | Holofoil | $401.64 |
| #2 |  Cynthias Garchomp ex | 232/182 | Special Illustration Rare | Holofoil | $201.59 |
| #3 |  Ethans Ho Oh ex | 230/182 | Special Illustration Rare | Holofoil | $146.29 |
| #4 |  Team Rockets Nidoking ex | 233/182 | Special Illustration Rare | Holofoil | $84.89 |
| #5 |  Team Rockets Moltres ex | 229/182 | Special Illustration Rare | Holofoil | $84.43 |
| #6 |  Team Rockets Crobat ex | 234/182 | Special Illustration Rare | Holofoil | $54.52 |
| #7 |  Team Rockets Mewtwo ex | 240/182 | Hyper Rare | Holofoil | $51.00 |
| #8 |  Mistys Psyduck | 193/182 | Illustration Rare | Holofoil | $50.30 |
| #9 |  Ethans Adventure | 236/182 | Special Illustration Rare | Holofoil | $30.79 |
| #10 |  Cynthias Garchomp ex | 241/182 | Hyper Rare | Holofoil | $28.94 |
Acquisition Strategy
- • Monitor price trends - chase cards often fluctuate based on tournament results and influencer coverage
- • Consider condition flexibility - a LP/MP copy can save 30-50% on vintage cards
- • Check multiple marketplaces - prices vary significantly between TCGPlayer, eBay, and local stores
- • Buy during market dips - major releases and reprints often cause temporary price drops
What's in the Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals master set
The Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals master set is 409 cards: 182 base + 165 reverse holos + 62 secret rares. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 182/182.
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About this set
Destined Rivals brought Team Rocket back to the Pokemon TCG for the first time in years, with over 45 Rocket-affiliated cards in a set released May 30, 2025. Giovanni, Ariana, and the full Rocket roster got the modern ex and Illustration Rare treatment alongside heroic trainers: Cynthia with Garchomp, Ethan with Ho-Oh and Typhlosion, Misty with Psyduck and Lapras. For collectors who grew up with the original Team Rocket expansion, the nostalgia pull was real and measurable: Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. became one of the most expensive single cards in the Scarlet and Violet era and has held there through early 2026. The 11 SIRs span both villain and hero characters, so the chase tier has more personality than sets organized around a single theme. The Illustration Rare tier is also unusually strong. Misty's Psyduck, Lapras, and Ethan's Typhlosion all trade at prices you'd normally see on ultra rares. Character artwork on cards people have history with holds value differently than mechanics-novelty sets that fade once the competitive format shifts.
Where Destined Rivals fits in the era
Destined Rivals released May 30, 2025 as the tenth main Scarlet and Violet expansion, arriving roughly nine months after Surging Sparks and three months after Journey Together (sv9). The set's design draws directly on the Team Rocket expansion (1997 in Japan, 2000 in English), the original set that introduced Owner's Pokemon as a mechanic and established the villain-faction angle in the TCG. By returning to that framing 25 years later with modern ex cards and Special Illustration Rare artwork, Pokemon Company created immediate nostalgia appeal for collectors in their 30s and 40s who remember pulling Dark Charizard from booster packs. The heroic trainer pairs add a second narrative layer: Ethan (Gold/Silver protagonist), Cynthia (Sinnoh champion), and Misty (Kanto gym leader) all receive high-tier artwork cards that draw from different eras of the franchise simultaneously. Community reception at launch was notably stronger than the middle-of-the-pack sets from 2024. The thematic clarity of Team Rocket versus heroes gave collectors an emotional entry point that sets built around mechanics (like Stellar Tera-type) often lack. By early 2026, Destined Rivals had settled into its position as the standout collector set of the early 2025 SV releases, Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR is now the era's premium chase card outside of Prismatic Evolutions.
Collecting challenges
Destined Rivals is one of the more demanding recent sets for master set completion. The full count (182 base + 62 secret rares) is among the largest in the SV era, and the 62 secret rares include 11 SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards., 6 Hyper Rares, 22 Ultra Rares, and 23 Illustration Rares. Every tier costs money. Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR alone represents 20-25% of a typical singles-route master set budget. The full SIR tier adds substantially more on top, and elevated Illustration Rare prices on cards like Misty's Psyduck and Lapras mean even the supposedly cheaper tier carries weight. Booster boxes are not available at MSRP · Suggested retail priceThe official US retail price set by The Pokemon Company. Stores and resellers often charge more. in practice, and the sustained market premium makes pack-based completion inefficient versus the math on paper. Pull rate data from 8,000+ packs shows how long the odds on any specific SIR are; opening boxes to chase one targeted card costs many times what buying the single would. Add reverse holos (165 cards) for a 409-card master set, and storage demands a dedicated 4-inch binder. Every card from Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR down to bulk rares has active TCGPlayer listings, so pricing is competitive and there is no meaningful illiquidity problem at any tier.
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity | Cards | Share of printed set |
|---|---|---|
| Common | 85 | 47% |
| Uncommon | 62 | 34% |
| Illustration Rare | 23 | 13% |
| Ultra Rare | 22 | 12% |
| Rare | 18 | 10% |
| Double Rare | 17 | 9% |
| Special Illustration Rare | 11 | 6% |
| Hyper Rare | 6 | 3% |
Price distribution
How card values spread across the set. Most cards are bulk under a dollar; a few chase cards hold most of the value.
Artist spotlight
The illustrators behind the most cards in this set, with their standout artwork. Tap a card for details.
5ban Graphics
12 cards in this set
aky CG Works
6 cards in this set
Ayako Ozaki
5 cards in this set
PLANETA Mochizuki
5 cards in this set
AYUMI ODASHIMA
5 cards in this set
Anesaki Dynamic
4 cards in this set
Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals master set buying guide
Where to buy Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals, which sealed product is worth the money, and when to pull the trigger.
Packs or singles?
Pack opening offers good value for this set
Sealed product comparison
Booster Box
36 packs · MSRP $144 · Market $406.01 · $11.28/pack
Best pack-per-dollar of available products but market price is well above MSRP · Suggested retail priceThe official US retail price set by The Pokemon Company. Stores and resellers often charge more.. At $250-300, each pack costs $7-8.30 versus the $4 MSRP, so EV · Expected valueThe average value of the cards you would pull from a pack or box. Useful for comparing products, not a promise. math at market price is poor for chase-card hunting. Worth buying for base set bulk and the opening experience; buy remaining secret rares as singles.
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Elite Trainer Box
9 packs · MSRP $50 · Market $118.31 · $13.15/pack
MSRP · Suggested retail priceThe official US retail price set by The Pokemon Company. Stores and resellers often charge more. is reasonable for the accessories (65 sleeves, dice, 45 energies, promo). Secondary market price of $65-80 is inflated. Buy at MSRP if available or skip the sealed product angle. Accessories have real utility for new collectors starting a binder build.
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Booster Bundle
6 packs · MSRP $25 · Market $63.57 · $10.60/pack
Six packs at near MSRP · Suggested retail priceThe official US retail price set by The Pokemon Company. Stores and resellers often charge more. pricing when bought at retail. More accessible entry point than a full box if you just want to open a few packs. Not efficient for master set completion but fine for casual opening or as a gift.
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Build & Battle Box
4 packs · MSRP $25 · Market $69.24 · $17.31/pack
Pre-release format only, no longer widely available. Four packs at poor effective cost. The promo card may have collector value depending on which card you receive, but there is no efficiency argument for buying these post-release at secondary market prices.
Shop Destined Rivals Build & Battle Box on TCGPlayer →All Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals sealed products
| Product | Market | |
|---|---|---|
| Destined Rivals Booster Box Case | $2546.65 | Shop → |
| Destined Rivals Booster Bundle Case | $1802.28 | Shop → |
| Destined Rivals Sleeved Booster Case | $1597.57 | Shop → |
| Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box Case | $1215.56 | Shop → |
| Destined Rivals Build & Battle Box Display | $566.32 | Shop → |
| Destined Rivals Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box (Exclusive) | $424.74 | Shop → |
| Destined Rivals Half Booster Box | $316.15 | Shop → |
| Destined Rivals 3 Pack Blister [Set of 2] | $87.49 | Shop → |
| Destined Rivals 3 Pack Blister [Kangaskhan] | $50.24 | Shop → |
| Destined Rivals 3 Pack Blister [Zebstrika] | $48.02 | Shop → |
| Destined Rivals Premium Checklane Blister [Skeledirge] | $43.49 | Shop → |
| Destined Rivals Sleeved Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4] | $40.43 | Shop → |
| Destined Rivals Premium Checklane Blister [Togekiss] | $39.66 | Shop → |
| Destined Rivals Booster Pack Art Bundle [Set of 4] | $38.63 | Shop → |
| Destined Rivals Single Pack Blister [Eevee] | $18.95 | Shop → |
| Destined Rivals Premium Checklane Blister [Gastrodon] | $18.61 | Shop → |
| Destined Rivals Premium Checklane Blister [Rabsca] | $17.37 | Shop → |
| Destined Rivals Single Pack Blister [Zarude] | $14.24 | Shop → |
| Destined Rivals Sleeved Booster Pack | $9.46 | Shop → |
| Destined Rivals Booster Pack | $8.86 | Shop → |
| Destined Rivals Fun Pack | $6.01 | Shop → |
Where to buy
TCGPlayer
bothPricing: Market · Reliability: high
Best for: Singles purchasing across all tiers including the top SIRs
Use TCGPlayer Direct for Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR to avoid unverified sellers. Gold Star sellers recommended for any card above $50. Watch for quarterly sales events offering 10-15% off bulk ultra rare lots. Price alerts for secondary SIRs will catch dips.
Shop Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals singles on TCGPlayer →eBay
bothPricing: Market · Reliability: varies
Best for: Graded copies of top SIRs and sealed booster boxes
Filter 'Top Rated Seller' for all purchases above $50. Verify holographic authenticity on Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR before bidding. Counterfeit risk is real on any card above $400. Auction listings can hit 10-20% below BIN for sealed product.
Pokemon Center
sealedPricing: MSRP · Reliability: high
Best for: Booster boxes and ETBs at MSRP when in stock
Sign up for restock email notifications. Cart items sell out within minutes of major restocks, so have payment info saved and act fast. The most reliable MSRP source for sealed product short of a local store with allocation.
r/pkmntcgtrades
bothPricing: Below Market · Reliability: varies
Best for: Bulk ultra rare lots 10-15% below TCGPlayer
Always use PayPal Goods and Services for protection. Check flair history. New accounts with no trade history carry more risk. Good source for completing Double Rare and standard Ultra Rare tiers in bulk.
Local Game Stores
bothPricing: MSRP · Reliability: high
Best for: MSRP sealed product and pre-order access for future releases
Build relationships with your LGS for allocation access. Stores with regular customers often set aside boxes before general release. Trade-in credit for duplicates is often 10-15% above cash buylist value.
Buyee / Yahoo Japan Auctions
singlesPricing: Below Market · Reliability: high
Best for: Japanese counterpart cards 15-25% cheaper than English equivalents on lower-tier SIRs
Shipping adds $15-30 per order, so consolidate purchases to offset. Not worth importing the top SIRs (Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR has strong English collector demand premium). Best for Double Rares and mid-tier Ultra Rares where English premium is unjustified.
When to buy
Singles panic-priced. Sealed carries 30–50% premium. Wait if you can.
Best window for singles. Chase cards find their floor.
Bulk dips 15–20% on reprint news. Chase cards stay steady.
Sealed and top chase cards begin appreciation cycle.
Collecting strategy
Most cards in this set are worth around $0.33 as singles. Opening packs is the fun way to build your base of commons and uncommons with a chance at lucky pulls — but chase cards are statistically unlikely from sealed product. For most master set collectors, the smart approach is packs for bulk, singles for the rest.
Mix of singles and strategic pack opening
Open 1-2 booster boxes at market price for base set bulk and opening experience, cover remaining base set and full secret rare tier via singles. Buy the top three SIRs (Mewtwo, Garchomp, Ho-Oh) as priority singles early before further price appreciation. Grade Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR if you pull a pristine copy from your boxes. Complete reverse holos in the final stage.
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Community insights
From collector discussions, forums, and social media.
What collectors are saying
- Released May 30, 2025 to immediate community consensus that this is the strongest Team Rocket presence in any modern TCG set, with 45+ Rocket-affiliated cards across the main set
- Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. (231/182) launched high and has held above its launch price through early 2026, making it one of the priciest SV-era chase cards outside Prismatic Evolutions
- Collector reception split between nostalgia-driven Team Rocket fans who love every card and completionists frustrated by the total count (182 base + 62 secret rares) creating the largest secrets section in recent memory
- Heroic trainer pairs (Ethan/Ho-Oh, Cynthia/Garchomp, Misty/Psyduck) create a secondary collecting axis beyond Rocket cards, drawing Gen 2 and Gen 4 fans who otherwise skip modern sets
- Initial booster box allocation was tight at launch, driving steep premiums over MSRP · Suggested retail priceThe official US retail price set by The Pokemon Company. Stores and resellers often charge more. in the first weeks; boxes settled into a stable market range by late 2025 as supply normalized
- Product shortages at launch frustrated LGS · Local game storeAn independent hobby shop. Often the fairest place to buy sealed product at launch. customers. Many stores received limited allocation while big-box retailers had shelves empty within hours, a pattern now familiar in SV-era releases
- The set's 11 Special Illustration Rares span both villain (Rocket) and hero (Cynthia, Ethan, Arven) characters, giving the chase tier unusual variety compared to single-theme sets
- Community pull rate data from 8,000+ packs confirmed tight SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. odds on a set with a very expensive top card; PSA · Professional Sports AuthenticatorThe largest card grading company. A PSA 10 is its top grade and carries the biggest price premium. submission queues for Mewtwo ex SIR were backed up within the first week
- PokeBeach forums noted the Rocket theme elevated engagement versus Journey Together (sv9). Threads on deck-building with Rocket's Mewtwo ex attracted competitive and collector overlap
- March 2026 value watch shows the top three SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. (Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex, Cynthia's Garchomp ex, Ethan's Ho-Oh ex) all appreciating modestly month-over-month
Tips from the community
- Buy Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. directly. The odds of pulling a specific SIR are long enough that pack gambling to hit one expensive card is a losing proposition even with two booster boxes
- Prioritize the SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. tier first when budgeting: six of the eleven SIRs carry meaningful price tags, and the top three (Mewtwo, Garchomp, Ho-Oh) alone account for a large share of a master set's total cost
- Grade Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. immediately if you pull a pristine copy. PSA · Professional Sports AuthenticatorThe largest card grading company. A PSA 10 is its top grade and carries the biggest price premium. 10 population is growing but the raw-to-graded premium has held at 2x+ since launch; pre-screen for 60/40 centering minimum
- The 62 secret rares represent a significant singles budget even without the SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards.. Buy the 17 Double Rares, 22 Ultra Rares, and 23 Illustration Rares in bulk lots to reduce per-card cost
- Completion order: base set first (4-6 weeks), then illustration rares and non-chase ultra rares, then the top 5 SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards., finally the bottom 6 SIRs and hyper rares
- The six Hyper Rare gold cards represent a distinct sub-tier worth tracking separately. Mewtwo HR, Ho-Oh HR, Garchomp HR, and Crobat HR are the meaningful ones; the others cost little
- Wait 90 days from launch to buy non-chase SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. (Ethan's Adventure, Giovanni, Ariana, Arven's Mabosstiff, Yanmega). Typical SV-era price trajectory shows 20-30% softening at the 3-month mark
- Booster Box vs singles tradeoff: a box covers roughly 55-60% of the base set plus a few secret rares, but you need to buy most of the secret rares as singles regardless. Factor this into your opening budget
- Illustration Rares are unusually valuable in this set. Misty's Psyduck IR, Misty's Lapras IR, and Ethan's Typhlosion IR all hold collector value; don't neglect the IR tier as a spending category
- Join TCGPlayer waitlists for the Elite Trainer Box if your local store is sold out. Secondary market ETBs were running 30-50% above MSRP · Suggested retail priceThe official US retail price set by The Pokemon Company. Stores and resellers often charge more. at launch but normalize faster than booster boxes
- Master set including all 165 reverse holos brings the total to 409 cards. A dedicated 4-inch D-ring binder handles this comfortably, but budget properly for sleeves, holders, and organization supplies
- If you only want the top three: Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards., Cynthia's Garchomp ex SIR, and Ethan's Ho-Oh ex SIR are the three cards most collectors display from this set, and together they cover the villain-vs-hero framing the set is built around
Market insights
- Top chase ranking (April 2026): Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. leads by a wide margin, followed by Cynthia's Garchomp ex SIR, Ethan's Ho-Oh ex SIR, Team Rocket's Moltres ex SIR, and Team Rocket's Nidoking ex SIR
- Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. represents 26% of total set value by itself, one of the more top-heavy distributions in the SV era outside of Prismatic Evolutions; the remaining 74% of set value spreads across 243 other cards
- The six Hyper Rare gold cards add a combined cost that is meaningful but far more manageable than the SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. tier; Mewtwo HR alone accounts for 35-40% of the HR tier value
- Booster boxes launched above MSRP · Suggested retail priceThe official US retail price set by The Pokemon Company. Stores and resellers often charge more. (May 2025) and were still roughly 75-100% above it after normalizing in Q3 2025, an unusually sustained premium suggesting limited ongoing supply
- Expected value per pack calculates near breakeven at MSRP · Suggested retail priceThe official US retail price set by The Pokemon Company. Stores and resellers often charge more. given depressed non-chase card values. The set's EV is heavily front-loaded to the top 3 SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards.; opening boxes for master set completion is inefficient
- Sealed booster box appreciation tracking at roughly 15-20% annualized from MSRP · Suggested retail priceThe official US retail price set by The Pokemon Company. Stores and resellers often charge more. through early 2026, stronger than typical standard set trajectory; the Team Rocket theme appears to be sustaining collector demand longer than mechanics-focused sets typically hold
- Illustration Rares in this set outperform typical IR tier pricing: Misty's Psyduck IR, Lapras IR, Typhlosion IR, and Meowth IR all command collector premiums versus generic SV-era IRs
- Secondary SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. tier (Ethan's Adventure, Giovanni, Ariana, Arven's Mabosstiff, Yanmega) shows the normal SV depreciation curve. Buy these at 6-12 months post-release for best price
- Total set value as of early 2026 is comparable to Surging Sparks at a similar age but with more concentrated value in the top 3 cards
- Japanese counterpart (Night Wanderer / Crimson Haze carried the Rocket theme in Japanese) means import arbitrage exists for some lower-tier cards; check Buyee/FromJapan for 15-25% savings on non-SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. ultra rares
- PSA · Professional Sports AuthenticatorThe largest card grading company. A PSA 10 is its top grade and carries the biggest price premium. grading activity on Mewtwo ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. surged at launch. Early population reports showed thousands of submissions; current PSA 10 rate estimates around 22-28% given the card's complexity and print quality
Watch out for
- Master set completion via singles is a serious outlay even before factoring grading costs. Budget carefully before committing; the Mewtwo SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. alone represents 20-25% of total singles spend
- Booster boxes are not MSRP · Suggested retail priceThe official US retail price set by The Pokemon Company. Stores and resellers often charge more.-accessible at most retail locations. Do not budget at paper MSRP; real market prices run well above it, making pack EV · Expected valueThe average value of the cards you would pull from a pack or box. Useful for comparing products, not a promise. math significantly worse
- Specific SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. pull odds are long. Buying two booster boxes to chase Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR is statistically a losing bet with roughly 7% chance of success
- Counterfeit risk on Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. is ELEVATED. A card this expensive attracts fakes; verify holographic patterns, texture, UV light response, and buy from established sellers with 98%+ feedback only
- The 62 secret rare cards (versus the typical 40-50 in other SV sets) substantially inflate the master set cost. Collectors used to budgeting based on prior SV sets will be surprised by the extras spend
- Illustration Rares in this set cost 3-5x more than typical IR cards in other SV sets. Misty's Psyduck IR carries more spending weight than a mid-tier SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. from Stellar Crown; plan your IR budget separately
- Product allocation remained inconsistent through late 2025. Elite Trainer Boxes saw secondary market markups of 30-50% for months; do not buy at inflated prices unless you need the accessories
- Grading economics on Mewtwo ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. require scrutiny before submitting. PSA · Professional Sports AuthenticatorThe largest card grading company. A PSA 10 is its top grade and carries the biggest price premium. 10 commands 2x raw at current prices, but PSA submission costs and the 22-28% PSA 10 rate mean the math only works on near-perfect copies
Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals grading guide
Which Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals cards are worth the $20+/card grading fee? PSA 10 premiums vary significantly by rarity tier. See our complete grading guide for how grading works, costs, and international submission options.
Tier 1 - Grade Immediately
Worth gradingAt $500 raw, a PSA 10 at $900-1,100 nets $400-600 profit after $75-150 submission cost. PSA 10 rate estimated 22-28%. Pre-screen centering with 60/40 minimum. Do not submit copies with any edge or surface defects.
Tier 2 - Grade Selectively
Worth gradingSecond-tier SIRs with meaningful PSA 10 premiums. Garchomp at $193-278 raw has clearest grading justification. Moltres at $115-142 raw is borderline. Only grade if you have a copy you are confident scores 10. Standard 60/40 centering pre-screen applies to all.
Tier 3 - Conditional
Skip gradingNidoking ($100-125 raw) and Crobat ($101 raw) clear the value floor for grading, but PSA 10 premiums on these specific cards are unclear, as pop reports are still thin. Misty's Psyduck IR ($57) is unusual for the IR tier; the grading math might work but wait for the pop report to build before submitting. Skip for now unless your copy is obviously pristine.
Tier 4 - Skip Grading
Skip gradingGrading costs ($75-150) equal or exceed raw card value for most cards outside the top tier. Keep raw for the master set binder. The multiplier looks attractive in percentage terms but does not justify the absolute dollar cost.
Before you submit — PSA checklist, fees, and tips▾
PSA 10 requirements
- Centering
- 55/45 minimum front and back. Modern SIRs frequently fail here — pre-screen every candidate.
- Corners
- Sharp, no whitening under magnification. Sleeve the moment you pull the card.
- Surface
- No scratches, print lines, or holo damage. SIR foils are especially vulnerable from the factory.
- Edges
- No chipping or fraying. Inspect under bright light.
PSA service tiers
- Value
- $20/card, 4–6 month turnaround. Right for raw values $75–500.
- Regular
- $50/card, 6–8 week turnaround. Right for raw values $500+.
- Express
- $75–150/card, 2–3 week turnaround. Only worth it above $1,000 raw.
Budget for a 5-card submission: $135–170 once you add shipping, insurance, and supplies.
Tips from experienced submitters
- • Pre-screen with a loupe — 70%+ of modern cards fail centering.
- • PSA Collectors Club ($99/year) pays for itself with 2–3 value-tier submissions.
- • Ship in batches of 10+ to amortize shipping and insurance.
- • PSA 9 typically sells at 40–60% of PSA 10 — still a premium over raw.
Storage & protection
Protect your 409-card Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals master set with archival binders, perfect-fit sleeves, and top loaders for the chase cards. Plan on $150–250 for complete coverage.
Premium binders
Dragon Shield Codex · $30–50
Archival pages, side-loading pockets, acid-free. For 409 cards, plan on 23 double-sided 9-pocket pages.
Perfect-fit sleeves
Every card · $30–50 total
Prevent micro-scratches from sliding cards in and out of binder pockets. You'll need roughly 5 packs for full coverage.
Top loaders
Chase cards · $15–25/pack
Rigid protection for SIRs and grading candidates. Essential for anything over $50 raw.
Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals card list
Every card in the Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals master set. Search, filter by rarity or price, and mark off what you own as you go. Tap any card for prices and variants.
Track your collection. Mark cards owned or wanted, add condition & notes, and watch your master set progress.
| Card | Price | Collection |
|---|---|---|
Ethan's Pinsir1/182 · Uncommon | $0.10 | N RH |
Yanma2/182 · Common | $0.20 | N RH |
Yanmega ex3/182 · Double Rare | $0.76 | Holo |
Pineco4/182 · Common | $0.15 | N RH |
Shroomish5/182 · Common | $0.15 | N RH |
Breloom6/182 · Common | $0.14 | N RH |
Cynthia's Roselia7/182 · Common | $0.18 | N RH |
Cynthia's Roserade8/182 · Rare | $0.26 | Holo RH |
Mow Rotom9/182 · Common | $0.19 | N RH |
Shaymin10/182 · Uncommon | $0.25 | N RH |
Dwebble11/182 · Common | $0.25 | N RH |
Crustle12/182 · Rare | $0.24 | Holo RH |
Fomantis13/182 · Common | $0.18 | N RH |
Lurantis14/182 · Uncommon | $0.15 | N RH |
Team Rocket's Blipbug15/182 · Common | $0.09 | N RH |
Applin16/182 · Common | $0.19 | N RH |
Dipplin17/182 · Common | $0.14 | N RH |
Hydrapple18/182 · Rare | $0.22 | Holo RH |
Team Rocket's Tarountula19/182 · Common | $0.19 | N RH |
Team Rocket's Spidops20/182 · Rare | $0.22 | Holo RH |
Smoliv21/182 · Common | $0.18 | N RH |
Dolliv22/182 · Common | $0.21 | N RH |
Arboliva ex23/182 · Double Rare | $0.58 | Holo |
Rellor24/182 · Common | $0.12 | N RH |
Rabsca ex25/182 · Double Rare | $0.68 | Holo |
Teal Mask Ogerpon26/182 · Uncommon | $0.10 | N RH |
Growlithe27/182 · Common | $0.20 | N RH |
Arcanine28/182 · Uncommon | $0.14 | N RH |
Ponyta29/182 · Common | $0.23 | N RH |
Rapidash30/182 · Uncommon | $0.17 | N RH |
Team Rocket's Moltres ex31/182 · Double Rare | $1.01 | Holo |
Ethan's Cyndaquil32/182 · Common | $0.24 | N RH |
Ethan's Quilava33/182 · Common | $0.26 | N RH |
Ethan's Typhlosion34/182 · Rare | $0.34 | Holo RH |
Ethan's Slugma35/182 · Common | $0.09 | N RH |
Ethan's Magcargo36/182 · Rare | $0.19 | Holo RH |
Team Rocket's Houndour37/182 · Common | $0.10 | N RH |
Team Rocket's Houndoom38/182 · Uncommon | $0.08 | N RH |
Ethan's Ho-Oh ex39/182 · Double Rare | $0.90 | Holo |
Torchic40/182 · Common | $0.25 | N RH |
Combusken41/182 · Common | $0.25 | N RH |
Blaziken42/182 · Rare | $0.22 | Holo RH |
Heat Rotom43/182 · Common | $0.20 | N RH |
Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon44/182 · Uncommon | $0.12 | N RH |
Misty's Psyduck45/182 · Uncommon | $0.29 | N RH |
Misty's Staryu46/182 · Common | $0.17 | N RH |
Misty's Starmie47/182 · Uncommon | $0.19 | N RH |
Misty's Magikarp48/182 · Common | $0.17 | N RH |
Misty's Gyarados49/182 · Rare | $0.39 | Holo RH |
Misty's Lapras50/182 · Common | $0.25 | N RH |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in the Destined Rivals master set?▾
The Destined Rivals master set is 409 cards: 182 base cards, 165 reverse holofoils, and 62 secret rares and special-art cards. The base set alone is 244 unique cards, numbered 001/182 through the secret rares. Track all 409 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
What are the chase cards in Destined Rivals?▾
The top chase card in Destined Rivals is Team Rockets Mewtwo ex (Special Illustration Rare) at $401.64. Other high-value cards include Cynthias Garchomp ex ($201.59) and Ethans Ho Oh ex ($146.29). See the full chase card rankings above for current prices.
See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner
How much does a Destined Rivals master set cost?▾
A complete Destined Rivals master set is estimated at $1,590 based on current TCGPlayer market prices. Budget collectors can start with the base set for significantly less, while premium completionists targeting graded copies should expect higher costs.
See also: Master set budgeting guide, Binder layout planner
What is the complete Destined Rivals master set card list?▾
The Destined Rivals set contains 182 base cards across 8 rarity tiers plus 62 secret rares. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the Destined Rivals binder layout page on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
How should I organize Destined Rivals in a binder?▾
For 409 cards (including reverse holos), a 9-pocket binder needs 23 double-sided pages and a 12-pocket binder needs 18 pages. Use Cardrake's visual binder planner to preview exactly how your cards will be laid out before you start sleeving.
See also: Binder layout planner, Binder organization guide
Is there a Destined Rivals master set checklist?▾
Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for Destined Rivals with all 244 cards. You can track owned and missing cards, view your completion percentage, and plan your binder layout. Sign up for the Collector plan to save your progress.
See also: Binder layout planner
What are the Special Illustration Rares (SIRs) in Destined Rivals?▾
Destined Rivals has 11 Special Illustration Rares: Yanmega ex (228/182), Team Rockets Moltres ex (229/182), Ethans Ho Oh ex (230/182), Team Rockets Mewtwo ex (231/182), Cynthias Garchomp ex (232/182), Team Rockets Nidoking ex (233/182), Team Rockets Crobat ex (234/182), Arvens Mabosstiff ex (235/182), Ethans Adventure (236/182), Team Rockets Ariana (237/182), Team Rockets Giovanni (238/182). SIRs are the set's premier chase cards — check the chase card rankings above for current market prices.
See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner
Is Destined Rivals worth collecting as a master set?▾
Destined Rivals has 244 unique cards with an estimated completion cost of $1,590. It is a large and ambitious master set that requires significant commitment. With 21 cards over $10, the set has strong chase card appeal.
See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner
What is the most expensive card in Destined Rivals?▾
Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex Special Illustration Rare (231/182) is the top chase card and has appreciated slightly since its launch. Cynthia's Garchomp ex SIR (232/182) is second, and Ethan's Ho-Oh ex SIR (230/182) is third. The top three SIRs combined represent the largest share of a master set's total cost.
What are the pull rates for Special Illustration Rares in Destined Rivals?▾
Based on TCGPlayer's data from 8,000+ booster pack openings: pulling any SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. takes multiple boxes' worth of packs on average, and hitting a specific SIR is an order of magnitude rarer still. Hyper Rares (gold cards) are even scarcer than SIRs. Illustration Rares show up far more often, Ultra Rares slightly less often than IRs, and Double Rares are the most common hit. These are community-sourced estimates, not official rates.
Does Destined Rivals have booster boxes available at MSRP?▾
A Destined Rivals booster box carries a standard 36-pack MSRP · Suggested retail priceThe official US retail price set by The Pokemon Company. Stores and resellers often charge more., but in practice boxes have sold on secondary markets at a steep premium since launch due to allocation constraints. Pokemon Center and some LGS · Local game storeAn independent hobby shop. Often the fairest place to buy sealed product at launch. sold at MSRP when in stock, but availability was inconsistent. Check Pokemon Center restocks and local store pre-orders for MSRP access; avoid paying scarcity premiums on eBay or TCGPlayer when boxes are temporarily scarce.
What Team Rocket cards are in Destined Rivals?▾
Destined Rivals includes 45+ Team Rocket-affiliated cards, making it the largest Rocket representation in the modern TCG. Highlights include Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex (multiple versions including the set's top-value SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards.), Team Rocket's Moltres ex SIR, Team Rocket's Nidoking ex SIR, Team Rocket's Crobat ex SIR, Team Rocket's Giovanni SIR, and Team Rocket's Ariana SIR. The set also includes standard Rocket Pokemon like Arbok, Koffing, and Meowth with Illustration Rare variants.
Which hero trainer cards are in Destined Rivals?▾
The heroic trainer pairings in Destined Rivals include Cynthia with Garchomp ex (SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards.), Ethan with Ho-Oh ex (SIR) and Typhlosion (Illustration Rare), Misty with Psyduck (Illustration Rare) and Lapras (IR), Steven Stone, Marnie, and Arven with Mabosstiff ex (SIR). The villain-vs-hero framing gives the set two distinct collecting arcs, with Rocket cards for the nostalgia angle and trainer pairs for fans of specific game generations.
How does Destined Rivals compare to Journey Together (sv9) for collecting?▾
Destined Rivals is significantly more expensive to master. Journey Together had a lower concentration of high-value SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. and a smaller total card count. Destined Rivals' 62 secret rares (vs typical 40-50 in other SV sets) and a premium-priced top chase card put it in a different budget tier, closer to Surging Sparks than to Journey Together. Thematically, Destined Rivals generates more collector excitement due to Team Rocket nostalgia; Journey Together was well-received but lacked a single dominant chase card driving collector engagement.
Should I grade Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR?▾
PSA · Professional Sports AuthenticatorThe largest card grading company. A PSA 10 is its top grade and carries the biggest price premium. 10 copies of Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR · Special Illustration RareThe top full-art rarity for Pokemon ex and Trainer cards, and usually a set's most valuable cards. have traded at roughly a 2x premium over raw, which justifies grading costs if you have a near-perfect copy. The PSA 10 rate is estimated at 22-28%, so pre-screening centering (60/40 minimum) before submission is essential. If your copy has any edge nicking, surface scratches, or off-center printing, keep it raw. Only submit what you would confidently grade 10 after close examination with a jeweler's loupe.
What products are available for Destined Rivals?▾
Standard products include the Booster Box (36 packs, trading well above MSRP · Suggested retail priceThe official US retail price set by The Pokemon Company. Stores and resellers often charge more.), Elite Trainer Box (9 packs + accessories), Booster Bundle (6 packs), and individual booster packs. Special products include Rival Battle Decks (Marnie and Steven variants), a League Battle Deck, and two-pack blister sets. Pre-release Build and Battle Boxes were available before the May 30, 2025 release date. The ETB includes 65 card sleeves, 6 damage dice, 45 energy cards, and a promo card.
Are there store-exclusive or Pokemon Center exclusive promos for Destined Rivals?▾
Destined Rivals had pre-release promos distributed through local game stores at Build and Battle Box events in the weeks before May 30, 2025. Check the PokeBeach set guide for the complete promo list with card numbers. Promos are typically not required for a standard master set but matter if you collect all set promos. Pokemon Center had exclusive bundles at launch but sold out quickly; check resale sites for these if they fit your collection goals.