| Set | Ascended Heroes |
| Card number | 281 |
| Rarity | Special Illustration Rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 280 |
| Artist | Mitsuhiro Arita |
| Released | Jan 2026 |
Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex #281 Value (Ascended Heroes)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex pairs an iconic Pokémon with the owner-linked Team Rocket theme in Ascended Heroes. Released in January 2026, the Special Illustration Rare belongs to the Mega Evolution series and carries artwork by veteran illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita. Ranking sixth by set price, it sits firmly among the expansion's higher-end pulls.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $153.58 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €205.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €237.85 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €242.22 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 364 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $502.02 |
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Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex #281: rarity, grading and trend
Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex #281 is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from Ascended Heroes, the Mega Evolution era (2026). It ranks as number 6 by price out of 295 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 3.3x raw, roughly $348.44 more, which is why clean copies are usually sent for grading. Over the last 30 days the price fell -36%, from $240.50 to $153.58. The sold listings below show 10 recent eBay sales, the best check on what buyers actually pay. The illustration is by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $335.00 | 5 |
| ACE | 9 | $268.15 | 5 |
| BGS | 10 | $1,256 | 5 |
| CGC | 10 | $264.72 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $249.34 | 4 |
| PSA | 10 | $502.02 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $209.99 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $249.76 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $328.94 | 1 |
| TAG | 10 | $457.07 | 5 |
| TAG | 9 | $373.80 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €205.00 | $155.67 |
| Oct 2026 | €235.39 | $203.79 |
| Sep 2026 | €274.63 | $251.38 |
| Aug 2026 | €309.70 | $307.26 |
| Jul 2026 | €332.77 | $336.16 |
| Jun 2026 | €300.00 | - |
Recent eBay sold listings
| Listing | Grade | Sold price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokemon Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex 281/217 Ascended Heroes Illustration R | PSA 9 | $209.99 | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Pokemon Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex 281/217 Ascended Heroes Illustration R | PSA 9 | $190.00 | Sep 21, 2026 |
| 2026 POKEMON ASC EN-ASCENDED HEROES #281 TEAM ROCKET'S MEWTWO EX PSA 8 | PSA 8 | $172.34 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| TEAM ROCKET'S MEWTWO EX PSA 9 2026 POKEMON ASCENDED HEROES ASC #281/21 | PSA 9 | $242.76 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Pokemon Team Rocket's Mewtwo EX Ascended Heroes 281 SIR PSA 10 Gem Min | PSA 10 | $457.07 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Pokemon Team Rocket's Mewtwo EX Ascended Heroes 281/217 SIR CGC 9 Mint | CGC 9 | $166.72 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 2026 POKEMON ASC EN-ASCENDED HEROES #281 TEAM ROCKET'S MEWTWO EX PSA 1 | PSA 10 | $502.02 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| 2026 POKEMON ASC EN-ASCENDED HEROES #281 TEAM ROCKET'S MEWTWO EX PSA 8 | PSA 8 | $179.83 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Pokemon 2026 Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex 281/217 SIR Ascended Heroes GEM M | PSA 10 | $457.07 | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Pokemon Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex 281/217 Ascended Heroes Illustration R | PSA 9 | $195.20 | Sep 19, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex #281 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $153.58, a PSA 10 sells for around $502.02 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €205.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex #281 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex #281 sells for about $502.02 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $153.58 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex #281 rare?
Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex #281 is printed at Special Illustration Rare rarity and ranks number 6 by price among the 295 cards in Ascended Heroes. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex #281 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -36% to about $153.58. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex #281 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 3.3x raw ($348.44 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (281) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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