Market outlook
Stable Outlook 7/10
The RR version is widely available relative to the chase versions, so prices usually track collector demand rather than scarcity shocks. Interest should remain consistent because the card is tied to a popular character and a recognizable villain-themed set.
Next months. Likely to remain stable with modest movement tied to grading demand and overall set attention.
Long term. Over 1-3 years, gradual appreciation is possible for high-grade copies, but the card should remain much less explosive than the SAR or UR versions.
History
Mewtwo is a genetically engineered Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in the original Pokémon games and anime as one of the franchise’s most iconic legendary beings. Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex specifically depicts Mewtwo under Team Rocket influence, tying it to the villain organization’s recurring role in the Pokémon universe and to the 2025 Team Rocket-themed card line centered on Giovanni and his agents.
First printed in 2025 in the Japanese Glory of the Rocket Gang expansion as Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex 039/098 (RR). The Korean version later appeared in the Korean Battle Academy release under the localized name 로켓단의 뮤츠ex, card number 039/098.
- This card is the Double Rare (RR) base printing of the set’s signature chase Pokémon, with higher-rarity versions also existing in the same product line.
- The card is part of a Team Rocket-focused 2025 release and is one of the most recognizable cards from that theme.
- Collector interest is driven more by character popularity and set demand than by raw scarcity, since RR copies are among the easier pulls in the set.
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Ultra Rare
- Print run
- High
- First printed in
- Glory of the Rocket Gang
- Demand
- High
- Supply
- Medium
- RR base printing is easier to pull than SR, SAR, or UR versions.
- Demand is amplified by Mewtwo’s popularity and the Team Rocket branding.
- Korean-language copies are less universally collected than Japanese copies, which can reduce liquidity while still keeping strong niche demand.
Collector notes
Condition. Check for centering, corner whitening, edge wear, surface scratches, print lines, and holo scuffs. Full-art style cards often show visible whitening on corners and scratches on the foil surface, especially near dark borders.
Storage. Store in a sleeve immediately, then a semi-rigid holder or top loader for higher-grade copies. Keep away from heat, humidity, direct light, and friction with other cards. For long-term storage, use inner sleeves and rigid binder pages or sealed cases.
Authenticity. Verify correct Korean text, set numbering 039/098, RR rarity marking, and consistent print quality. Compare font sharpness, holographic pattern, and card stock feel against known authentic examples. Counterfeits often show blurry text, incorrect shine, poor color saturation, or off-size cuts.
Sources: bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net, samuraiswordtokyo.com, pokeprices.io, pokescope.app, share.collx.app
