Pokémon TCG, Team Rocket's Moltres ex (Destined Rivals: Additionals #229)

About Team Rocket’s Moltres ex 229/182 – Scarlet & Violet: Destined Rivals

Team Rocket’s Moltres ex 229/182 is a notable Special Illustration Rare (SIR) single card from the Destined Rivals set in the Scarlet & Violet series. The card was released by The Pokémon Company in 2025 and carries collector number 229/182, placing it as a secret rare chase card outside the main numbering. With artwork by acclaimed AKIRA EGAWA and a pronounced Team Rocket theme, this card is a collectible that appeals to both dedicated collectors and players who appreciate unique illustration and rarity.

Card details

• Card name and number: Team Rocket’s Moltres ex #229/182
• Set and series: Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals (SV10/DRI)
• Rarity: Special Illustration Rare (SIR), secret rare
• Artist: AKIRA EGAWA
• Card type: Basic Pokémon ex, Fire-type, HP 220
• Product format: Raw single card, Near Mint (NM) condition

This is a raw, loose Pokémon TCG single card in Near Mint condition. It is not supplied as a booster, sealed product, deck, or promo. The Shopify data do not indicate language, so there is no guarantee as to the language of the specific card.

Gameplay and attacks

Team Rocket’s Moltres ex 229/182 is designed as a Basic Pokémon ex with 220 HP and Fire type. The card has two distinctive attacks:

Flame Screen: Deals 110 damage. During the opponent’s next turn, Team Rocket’s Moltres ex takes 50 less damage from attacks after Weakness and Resistance.

Evil Incineration: Discard a Team Rocket’s Energy from this card. If you do, discard the opponent’s Active Pokémon and all cards attached to it.

As a Pokémon ex, the card awards the opponent two Prize cards when Knocked Out. It has Lightning Weakness ×2, Fighting Resistance −30, and Retreat Cost: 0, making it flexible in play.

Collector interest and visual appeal

Team Rocket’s Moltres ex 229/182 combines several attractive elements for collectors: Moltres as a Legendary Pokémon, the iconic Team Rocket theme, and the SIR rarity. AKIRA EGAWA’s artwork gives the card distinct visual depth, making it an excellent display piece in any collection. Its status as a secret rare and chase card in the Destined Rivals set underlines its collecting value.

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