Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex 281/217
Set: Ascended Heroes
Released: Jan 30, 2026
Pokémon
Psychic Type
Special Illustration Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 1533 packs (0.1%)
Psychic Type
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- Card Number 281 / 217
- Card RaritySpecial Illustration Rare
- IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
- Release Date07/06/2026
- Regulation MarkI
- Expansion Ascended Heroes
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Psychic
- Health Points280 HP
- Weakness
Darkness ×2
- Resistance
Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×3
Psychic 
Darkness ×2 
Fighting -30 
Abilities
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Ability:
Power Saver
This Pokémon can't attack unless you have 4 or more Team Rocket's Pokémon in play.
Attacks
- Erasure Ball160+
You may discard up to 2 Energy from your Benched Pokémon. This attack does 60 more damage for each card you discarded in this way.
Rules
- Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Mewtwo looming powerfully above a stern Team Rocket executive, both set against a dark, intense background with red and black tones. The composition highlights their alliance and commanding presence, creating a tense and focused atmosphere.
Playability Overview
A heavy hitter that requires four Team Rocket Pokémon in play to attack. Discarding Energy from your bench boosts its damage, enabling powerful, scalable strikes in decks built around Team Rocket synergy.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Shadow SyndicateThis card has a sleek, dark vibe with Team Rocket’s sinister aesthetic and Mewtwo’s imposing presence. Use it as a centerpiece in a "Villain’s Lair" or "Team Rocket" themed page, surrounded by other Pokémon with shadowy or psychic types to enhance the brooding, powerful energy.Additional Binder Suggestions: City / Intense / Dark Purple / Team Rocket / Psychic Power
The Villain energy is strong in that one