| Set | Destined Rivals |
| Card number | 229 |
| Rarity | Special Illustration Rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 220 |
| Artist | AKIRA EGAWA |
| Released | May 2025 |
Team Rocket's Moltres ex #229 Value (Destined Rivals)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Sitting near the top of Destined Rivals, Team Rocket's Moltres ex 229 is a Special Illustration Rare released in 2025. AKIRA EGAWA handles the artwork, giving the Rocket-owned Legendary a distinct showcase within the Scarlet & Violet era. Supplied rankings place it among the expansion's most expensive cards, even as short-term pricing has moved lower.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $48.48 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €92.14 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €138.73 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €138.63 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 513 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $198.56 |
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Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.
What sets the price of Team Rocket's Moltres ex #229
Team Rocket's Moltres ex #229 is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from Destined Rivals, the Scarlet & Violet era (2025). It ranks as number 5 by price out of 244 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 4.1x raw, roughly $150.08 more, which is why clean copies are usually sent for grading. Over the last 30 days the price fell -38%, from $78.77 to $48.48. The illustration is by AKIRA EGAWA.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $114.94 | 5 |
| ACE | 9 | $66.19 | 5 |
| ACE | 8 | $70.42 | 4 |
| BGS | 10 | $485.94 | 5 |
| BGS | 9 | $93.00 | 5 |
| CGC | 10 | $260.74 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $59.94 | 5 |
| CGC | 7 | $67.28 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $198.56 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $76.43 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $80.92 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $83.62 | 5 |
| TAG | 10 | $269.74 | 5 |
| TAG | 9 | $106.76 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Team Rocket's Moltres ex price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €92.14 | $48.93 |
| Oct 2026 | €99.45 | $63.79 |
| Sep 2026 | €109.71 | $79.67 |
| Aug 2026 | €115.12 | $82.84 |
| Jul 2026 | €120.17 | $77.63 |
| Jun 2026 | €134.43 | $77.63 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Team Rocket's Moltres ex #229 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $48.48, a PSA 10 sells for around $198.56 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €92.14. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Team Rocket's Moltres ex #229 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Team Rocket's Moltres ex #229 sells for about $198.56 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $48.48 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Team Rocket's Moltres ex #229 rare?
Team Rocket's Moltres ex #229 is printed at Special Illustration Rare rarity and ranks number 5 by price among the 244 cards in Destined Rivals. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Team Rocket's Moltres ex #229 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -38% to about $48.48. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Team Rocket's Moltres ex #229 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 4.1x raw ($150.08 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 Moltres ex I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (229) 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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