Top Pokémon Cards to Collect from Destined Rivals Set

Destined Rivals stands out as a premier set in the Scarlet and Violet era, packed with must-have chase cards. In our preview, we opened 46 packs and pulled 18 standout cards, including a mix of regular ex cards, one hyper rare, one SIR, one ultra rare, and five illustration rares. These are solid odds, but securing high-value cards like Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR or Ethan's Ho-Oh ex SIR will likely require opening far more than 46 packs.

Top Destined Rivals Pokémon Cards to Chase

Cynthia's Roserade - 184/182

$60.94 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Moltres ex - 229/182

$401.27 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 231/182

$599.99 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Murkrow - 200/182

$20.00 at TCG Player

Shaymin - 185/182

$50.00 at TCG Player

Ethan's Ho-Oh ex - 230/182

$225.00 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 234/182

$120.00 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 240/182

$164.79 at TCG Player

Ethan's Adventure - 236/182

$99.90 at TCG Player

Misty's Psyduck - 193/182

$84.98 at TCG Player

Misty's Lapras - 194/182

$72.90 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Giovanni - 238/182

$67.99 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Meowth - 203/182

$52.90 at TCG Player

Rotom - 197/182

$31.90 at TCG Player

Ethan's Typhlosion - 190/182

$47.80 at TCG Player

Hydrapple - 188/182

$29.90 at TCG Player

Blaziken - 192/182

$30.95 at TCG Player

Rapidash - 189/182

$27.68 at TCG Player

Kangaskhan - 204/182

$28.30 at TCG Player

Jamming Tower - 243/182

$22.50 at TCG Player

Clamperl - 195/182

$11.83 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Houndoom - 191/182

$59.90 at TCG Player

Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 241/182

$138.68 at TCG Player

Levincia - 244/182

$27.69 at TCG Player

Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 232/182

$469.90 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Nidoking ex - 233/182

$148.26 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Ariana - 237/182

$150.00 at TCG Player

Crustle - 186/182

$10.88 at TCG Player

Yanma - 183/182

$15.95 at TCG Player

Arven's Mabosstiff ex - 235/182

$49.99 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Raticate - 202/182

$21.90 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 242/182

$60.00 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Orbeetle - 198/182

$8.93 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Spidops - 187/182

$24.70 at TCG Player

Arven's Greedent - 205/182

$24.67 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Weezing - 199/182

$22.00 at TCG Player

Ethan's Ho-Oh ex - 239/182

$56.30 at TCG Player

Electrike - 196/182

$9.98 at TCG Player

Yanmega ex - 228/182

$99.99 at TCG Player

Zamazenta - 201/182

$9.99 at TCG Player

Consider the cost of booster packs. While you might uncover some exciting cards, the odds of pulling your desired chase card are slim. Why not purchase your target card directly at market value instead? The Destined Rivals singles market is already thriving ahead of its official release on May 30. To help collectors avoid stock shortages and inflated retail prices, here’s a curated list of the top chase cards from Destined Rivals, available for presale now and shipped on release day.

Hyper Rare Cards

Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 240/182

$164.79 at TCG Player

Jamming Tower - 243/182

$22.50 at TCG Player

Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 241/182

$138.68 at TCG Player

Levincia - 244/182

$27.69 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 242/182

$60.00 at TCG Player

Ethan's Ho-Oh ex - 239/182

$56.30 at TCG Player

Hyper Rares are a niche favorite in the Scarlet and Violet era. They’re an acquired taste, but Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex shines in this style, as does Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex. These cards are also roughly half the price of their secret art rare counterparts, which are supposedly easier to pull than hyper rares.

Secret Art Rare Cards

Team Rocket's Moltres ex - 229/182

$401.27 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 231/182

$599.99 at TCG Player

Ethan's Ho-Oh ex - 230/182

$225.00 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 234/182

$120.00 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Nidoking ex - 233/182

$148.26 at TCG Player

Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 232/182

$469.90 at TCG Player

Arven's Mabosstiff ex - 235/182

$49.99 at TCG Player

Secret Art Rares are the crown jewels of every Scarlet and Violet set. While Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex SIR commands a staggering $599.99, Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex SIR and Arven’s Mabosstiff ex SIR are more affordable at $225 and $49.99, respectively.

Illustration Rare Cards

Cynthia's Roserade - 184/182

$60.94 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Murkrow - 200/182

$20.00 at TCG Player

Shaymin - 185/182

$50.00 at TCG Player

Misty's Psyduck - 193/182

$84.98 at TCG Player

Misty's Lapras - 194/182

$72.90 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Meowth - 203/182

$52.90 at TCG Player

Rotom - 197/182

$31.90 at TCG Player

Ethan's Typhlosion - 190/182

$47.80 at TCG Player

Hydrapple - 188/182

$29.90 at TCG Player

Rapidash - 189/182

$27.68 at TCG Player

Kangaskhan - 204/182

$28.30 at TCG Player

Clamperl - 195/182

$11.83 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Houndoom - 191/182

$59.90 at TCG Player

Crustle - 186/182

$10.88 at TCG Player

Yanma - 183/182

$15.95 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Raticate - 202/182

$21.90 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Orbeetle - 198/182

$8.93 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Spidops - 187/182

$24.70 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Weezing - 199/182

$22.00 at TCG Player

Electrike - 196/182

$9.98 at TCG Player

Zamazenta - 201/182

$9.99 at TCG Player

In my view, the standout cards from Destined Rivals are the Illustration Rares. Cynthia’s Roserade boasts breathtaking artwork with a nostalgic late-80s anime aesthetic, crafted with exceptional detail. Ethan’s Typhlosion ranks among the finest artworks in the Scarlet and Violet era, capturing the dynamic bond between trainer and Pokémon—a core essence of the Pokémon experience. It’ll take something extraordinary to surpass this card’s artwork.

Destined Rivals Sealed Preorders

Destined Rivals

Booster Bundle

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Booster Box

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Elite Trainer Box

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Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box (Exclusive)

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Half Booster Box

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Booster Pack

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Sleeved Booster Pack

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3 Pack Blister [Zebstrika]

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3 Pack Blister [Kangaskhan]

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Build & Battle Box

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TCG Player offers preorders for sealed Destined Rivals products at market value, often more affordable than retail prices on release day. From Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Boxes to standard booster packs, everything is available for presale now. This set is among the strongest in the past year—don’t miss out.

Weekly Pokémon TCG Market Movers

Eevee ex - 167/131

$226.96, now $145.00 at TCG Player (36% savings)

Glaceon ex - 150/131

$338.69, now $240.98 at TCG Player (29% savings)

Sylveon ex - 156/131

$562.60, now $399.69 at TCG Player (29% savings)

Espeon ex - 155/131

$347.07, now $330.00 at TCG Player (5% savings)

Ceruledge ex - 147/131

$206.71, now $151.00 at TCG Player (27% savings)

Venusaur EX - XY123

$49.53, now $180.00 at TCG Player

Blastoise EX - XY122

$68.94, now $130.00 at TCG Player

Charizard EX - XY121

$45.58, now $129.00 at TCG Player

Shaymin EX - 77/108

$6.94, now $10.00 at TCG Player

Togepi & Cleffa & Igglybuff GX - 143a/236

$127.61, now $180.00 at TCG Player

The Pokémon TCG singles market is undergoing a significant shift. Speculative reselling is cooling, and increased availability from reprints is helping stabilize supply. While challenges remain, this week’s market movers show recent cards dropping in price, while X and Y era cards are surging in value, signaling a positive trend.