Team Rocket's Moltres ex - Pokemon Destined Rivals #229
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Team Rocket's Moltres ex Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This card revives one of Team Rocket’s most nostalgic chase concepts, because Rocket’s Moltres ex originally appeared in EX Team Rocket Returns before Team Rocket’s Moltres ex returned in Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals.
Set Lore
Team Rocket’s Moltres ex stands out as a Special Illustration Rare from Destined Rivals, the May 30, 2025 expansion that brought Team Rocket’s Trainer’s Pokémon back into the spotlight alongside heroes like Ethan and Cynthia.
In-Game
For longtime fans, Moltres carries pure endgame mystique because in Pokémon Red and Blue it was the Legendary Bird waiting in Kanto’s Victory Road just before the Pokémon League.
Card History
Moltres earned major big-screen legend status in Pokémon the Movie 2000, where its capture helped trigger the clash of the three Legendary Birds and Lugia’s dramatic appearance.
Artist
AKIRA EGAWA is known among collectors for high-impact, dramatic Pokémon compositions, and Team Rocket’s Moltres ex fits that reputation with a fiery, cinematic presentation that feels built for a centerpiece binder page.
Card Reference
About Team Rocket's Moltres ex (Pokemon Destined Rivals #229)
Team Rocket's Moltres ex is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Destined Rivals set, card number 229, illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA. This card has a Special Illustration Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Scarlet & Violet era, and was released in 2025. The current market price is $94.38, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 4 listings currently for sale.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $92.82 to $127.26, with a median of $108.11.
Card details
- Card Number
- #229
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Artist
- AKIRA EGAWA
- Release Year
- 2025
- Language
- English
- Era
- Scarlet & Violet
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Team Rocket's Moltres ex from Pokemon Destined Rivals #229?
The current market price of Team Rocket's Moltres ex is $94.38. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Team Rocket's Moltres ex from?
Team Rocket's Moltres ex is from the Pokemon Destined Rivals set, card number 229, released in 2025.
Is Team Rocket's Moltres ex worth grading?
Whether Team Rocket's Moltres ex is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Team Rocket's Moltres ex?
You can buy or sell Team Rocket's Moltres ex on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 13,000 PSA graded copies tracked.
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