Pokémon TCG: Rocket's Moltres Ex #229 PSA 10 - Destined Rivals
Team Rocket’s Moltres ex #229/182 PSA 10 – Destined Rivals Special Illustration Rare
For collectors and dedicated TCG enthusiasts, Team Rocket’s Moltres ex #229/182 from Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals is one of the most notable chase cards of the modern era. This example has been professionally graded as PSA 10 (Gem Mint) – the highest rating for condition and quality – and is delivered encapsulated in PSA’s official hard case. The card is a Special Illustration Rare (SIR) and represents both rarity and collector relevance across the Pokémon TCG community.
About the card: set, theme and collector status
Team Rocket’s Moltres ex #229/182 was released as part of Destined Rivals – the tenth and final main expansion in the Scarlet & Violet series, launched in May 2025. The set is known for its focus on Team Rocket’s Pokémon and contains over 45 unique Team Rocket’s cards. Moltres ex is not only an iconic Fire-type but also a central chase card, ranking among the most sought-after cards in the entire release.
PSA 10: Highest grading quality and collector relevance
This copy has been graded PSA 10 (Gem Mint), which means the card appears in perfect condition with no visible flaws. The card is encapsulated in a PSA hard case, ensuring both authenticity and long-term protective storage.
- Card name: Team Rocket’s Moltres ex
- Card number: #229/182 (sv10)
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare (SIR), holofoil
- Type: Fire, Pokémon ex
- HP: 220
- Language: English
- Format: 1 graded card in a PSA hard case
- Release year: 2025
Collector perspective: exclusivity and Rocket theme
As part of Destined Rivals’ Rocket focus, this Moltres ex is an obvious choice for collectors looking to expand their collection with high-end graded cards or who are hunting the most iconic Pokémon cards from recent sets. The combination of Special Illustration Rare status, the Rocket theme and the PSA 10 grade makes the card a collector's item with documented authenticity and rarity.
