Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex 231/182
Set: Destined Rivals
Released: May 30, 2025
Pokémon
Psychic Type
Special Illustration Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 1,037.7 packs (0.1%)
Psychic Type
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #150
- Card Number 231/182
- Card RaritySpecial Illustration Rare
- IllustratorIwamoto05
- Release Date30/05/2025
- Regulation MarkI
- SeriesScarlet & Violet
- Expansion Destined Rivals
- 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, with a confident Team Rocket member beside it, set against the backdrop of an industrial, neon-lit lair. The scene suggests a high-tech hideout, with cables and metal structures surrounding the characters. The colors are vivid and electric, with purples, blues, and reds dominating the palette, highlighting the ominous yet powerful atmosphere. The shading is dynamic, using contrasts to accentuate Mewtwo’s muscular form and the sinister grin of the Team Rocket member. The mood is intense and mysterious, hinting at a plot unfolding within the confines of Team Rocket's domain.
Playability Overview
Team Rocket's Mewtwo EX excels in swarm strategies, requiring multiple Team Rocket Pokémon to activate its powerful attack, rewarding careful resource management and bench setup for high damage output.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Shadowy PowerThis card has such an intense vibe with its dark city backdrop and the looming presence of Team Rocket. It definitely deserves a spot on a "Villainous Intent" page. The contrast between Mewtwo's fierce expression and the urban setting creates a perfect synergy with other villain-themed cards, like Darkrai or Gyarados.Additional Binder Suggestions: Urban / Intense / Dark / Villainy / Power Play
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