Market outlook
Stable Outlook 7/10
The card already trades at a premium and has mature collector demand, so near-term movement is usually driven by condition scarcity and overall vintage Pokémon market strength rather than sudden spikes.
Next months. Likely to remain firm with modest fluctuations, especially for graded 9 and graded 10 copies.
Long term. Expected to stay a blue-chip vintage EX-era chase card with gradual appreciation if broader Pokémon demand remains strong.
History
Mewtwo is a Legendary Psychic-type Pokémon created as a genetically engineered clone of Mew, introduced in the original Pokémon games and later central to the franchise’s lore as one of its most iconic and powerful characters.
First released in the English EX Ruby & Sapphire expansion in 2003 as card 101/109, part of the EX Series of the Pokémon TCG.
- Basic Pokémon-ex card with 100 HP and Psychic typing, illustrated by Katsura Tabata.
- A fan-favorite chase card from one of the earliest EX-era sets, making it highly recognizable to collectors.
- The card’s high-end value is driven largely by grading premiums, especially in graded 10 condition.
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Ultra Rare
- Print run
- Low
- First printed in
- EX Ruby & Sapphire
- Demand
- High
- Supply
- Scarce
- Chase card from an early EX-era set
- High-grade copies are scarce due to holo scratching and centering issues
- Strong character demand from Mewtwo collectors and set completionists
Collector notes
Condition. Check for holofoil scratching, edge wear, corner whitening, surface print lines, and centering. EX-era holo cards often show visible scuffing and silvering along borders, and any front-surface scratches can materially affect grade.
Storage. Store in a penny sleeve inside a rigid top loader or semi-rigid card holder, keep it away from humidity and direct light, and avoid unnecessary handling. For high-grade copies, consider a fresh sleeve and archival-safe storage after authentication.
Authenticity. Verify the card number 101/109, correct EX Ruby & Sapphire holographic pattern, crisp font and energy symbols, and authentic WOTC-era/Pokémon Company print quality. Fakes often have incorrect holo texture, muddy text, poor border alignment, or wrong back coloration. Compare against known authentic scans and, for high-value copies, use third-party grading or expert authentication.
Sources: pokemarketcap.com, cardprice.com, getripdex.com, misprint.com, cardrake.com