Top Pokémon Cards to Collect from Destined Rivals Set

Destined Rivals stands out as a premier set in the Scarlet and Violet era, delivering a steady stream of coveted chase cards. In our preview, we uncovered 18 standout cards from 46 packs, including several 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 demand far more than 46 packs.

Top Destined Rivals Pokémon Cards to Collect

Cynthia's Roserade - 184/182

0$60.94 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Moltres ex - 229/182

0$401.27 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 231/182

0$599.99 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Murkrow - 200/182

0$20.00 at TCG Player

Shaymin - 185/182

0$50.00 at TCG Player

Ethan's Ho-Oh ex - 230/182

0$225.00 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 234/182

0$120.00 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 240/182

0$164.79 at TCG Player

Ethan's Adventure - 236/182

0$99.90 at TCG Player

Misty's Psyduck - 193/182

0$84.98 at TCG Player

Misty's Lapras - 194/182

0$72.90 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Giovanni - 238/182

0$67.99 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Meowth - 203/182

0$52.90 at TCG Player

Rotom - 197/182

0$31.90 at TCG Player

Ethan's Typhlosion - 190/182

0$47.80 at TCG Player

Hydrapple - 188/182

0$29.90 at TCG Player

Blaziken - 192/182

0$30.95 at TCG Player

Rapidash - 189/182

0$27.68 at TCG Player

Kangaskhan - 204/182

0$28.30 at TCG Player

Jamming Tower - 243/182

0$22.50 at TCG Player

Clamperl - 195/182

0$11.83 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Houndoom - 191/182

0$59.90 at TCG Player

Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 241/182

0$138.68 at TCG Player

Levincia - 244/182

0$27.69 at TCG Player

Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 232/182

0$469.90 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Nidoking ex - 233/182

0$148.26 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Ariana - 237/182

0$150.00 at TCG Player

Crustle - 186/182

0$10.88 at TCG Player

Yanma - 183/182

0$15.95 at TCG Player

Arven's Mabosstiff ex - 235/182

0$49.99 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Raticate - 202/182

0$21.90 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 242/182

0$60.00 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Orbeetle - 198/182

0$8.93 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Spidops - 187/182

0$24.70 at TCG Player

Arven's Greedent - 205/182

0$24.67 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Weezing - 199/182

0$22.00 at TCG Player

Ethan's Ho-Oh ex - 239/182

0$56.30 at TCG Player

Electrike - 196/182

0$9.98 at TCG Player

Yanmega ex - 228/182

0$99.99 at TCG Player

Zamazenta - 201/182

0$9.99 at TCG Player

Consider the cost of booster packs. While you might uncover some impressive cards, landing your dream chase card often requires luck. Why not opt for the market value of your desired card instead? The Destined Rivals singles market is already thriving ahead of its May 30 release. To spare collectors the hassle of chasing stock or paying retail prices, here are the top chase cards available for presale, ready to ship on release day.

Hyper Rare Highlights

Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 240/182

0$164.79 at TCG Player

Jamming Tower - 243/182

0$22.50 at TCG Player

Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 241/182

0$138.68 at TCG Player

Levincia - 244/182

0$27.69 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 242/182

0$60.00 at TCG Player

Ethan's Ho-Oh ex - 239/182

0$56.30 at TCG Player

Hyper Rares in the Scarlet and Violet era are a niche favorite. While not for everyone, cards like Ethan's Ho-Oh ex shine in this style, and Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex is a standout. These are often more affordable than their secret art rare counterparts, which are surprisingly harder to pull.

Secret Art Rare Standouts

Team Rocket's Moltres ex - 229/182

0$401.27 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 231/182

0$599.99 at TCG Player

Ethan's Ho-Oh ex - 230/182

0$225.00 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 234/182

0$120.00 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Nidoking ex - 233/182

0$148.26 at TCG Player

Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 232/182

0$469.90 at TCG Player

Arven's Mabosstiff ex - 235/182

0$49.99 at TCG Player

Secret Art Rares are the crown jewels of the Scarlet and Violet era. While Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR commands a steep $599.99, cards like Ethan's Ho-Oh ex SIR at $225 and Arven's Mabosstiff ex SIR at $49.99 offer more accessible price points.

Illustration Rare Favorites

Cynthia's Roserade - 184/182

0$60.94 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Murkrow - 200/182

0$20.00 at TCG Player

Shaymin - 185/182

0$50.00 at TCG Player

Misty's Psyduck - 193/182

0$84.98 at TCG Player

Misty's Lapras - 194/182

0$72.90 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Meowth - 203/182

0$52.90 at TCG Player

Rotom - 197/182

0$31.90 at TCG Player

Ethan's Typhlosion - 190/182

0$47.80 at TCG Player

Hydrapple - 188/182

0$29.90 at TCG Player

Rapidash - 189/182

0$27.68 at TCG Player

Kangaskhan - 204/182

0$28.30 at TCG Player

Clamperl - 195/182

0$11.83 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Houndoom - 191/182

0$59.90 at TCG Player

Crustle - 186/182

0$10.88 at TCG Player

Yanma - 183/182

0$15.95 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Raticate - 202/182

0$21.90 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Orbeetle - 198/182

0$8.93 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Spidops - 187/182

0$24.70 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Weezing - 199/182

0$22.00 at TCG Player

Electrike - 196/182

0$9.98 at TCG Player

Zamazenta - 201/182

0$9.99 at TCG Player

Among the Destined Rivals set, the Illustration Rares steal the show. Cynthia's Roserade boasts breathtaking artwork with a nostalgic late-80s anime aesthetic. Ethan's Typhlosion stands out as one of the finest artworks in the Scarlet and Violet era, capturing the dynamic bond between trainer and Pokémon—a core essence of the franchise.

Destined Rivals Sealed Preorders

Destined Rivals

Booster Bundle

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Booster Box

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Elite Trainer Box

3See it at TCG PlayerDestined Rivals

Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box (Exclusive)

1See it at TCG PlayerDestined Rivals

Half Booster Box

1See it at TCG PlayerDestined Rivals

Booster Pack

0See it at TCG PlayerDestined Rivals

Sleeved Booster Pack

0See it at TCG PlayerDestined Rivals

3 Pack Blister [Zebstrika]

0See it at TCG PlayerDestined Rivals

3 Pack Blister [Kangaskhan]

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Build & Battle Box

0See it at TCG Player

TCG Player offers preorders for sealed products at competitive market prices, often lower than retail on release day. From Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Boxes to standard booster packs, everything is available for presale. Don’t miss out—this set ranks among the best in the past year.

Pokémon TCG Market Movers This Week

Eevee ex - 167/131

2$226.96 save 36%$145.00 at TCG Player

Glaceon ex - 150/131

2$338.69 save 29%$240.98 at TCG Player

Sylveon ex - 156/131

2$562.60 save 29%$399.69 at TCG Player

Espeon ex - 155/131

2$347.07 save 5%$330.00 at TCG Player

Ceruledge ex - 147/131

3$206.71 save 27%$151.00 at TCG Player

Venusaur EX - XY123

0$49.53 save -263%$180.00 at TCG Player

Blastoise EX - XY122

0$68.94 save -89%$130.00 at TCG Player

Charizard EX - XY121

0$45.58 save -183%$129.00 at TCG Player

Shaymin EX - 77/108

1$6.94 save -44%$10.00 at TCG Player

Togepi & Cleffa & Igglybuff GX - 143a/236

1$127.61 save -41%$180.00 at TCG Player

The Pokémon TCG singles market is undergoing a significant shift. Speculative reselling is cooling, and reprints are increasing product availability. Recent cards are dropping in price, while X and Y era cards are surging in value, signaling a positive trend for collectors.