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Mewtwo 056/172

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Set: Brilliant Stars Released: Feb 25, 2022

Pokémon: Mewtwo

Psychic Type Rare Illustrator: Anesaki Dynamic Pull Rate:1 in 44.6 packs (2.2%)

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Found in Booster Packs

0.47 $0.10 (17.54%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

0.89

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cosmos Holofoil

Promotional / Event Release

68.74 $0.49 (0.72%)

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expansion Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

56.32 $1.00 (1.74%)

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pumpkin Pikachu Stamp

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0.97 $0.13 (15.48%)

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Mewtwo 056/172 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	284.34	29.10%	x605
PSA9	44.67	79.39%	x95
PSA8	22.17	—	x47
PSA7	6.49	—	x14

Mewtwo 056/172 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
98
44.34%
$284.34
PSA 9 Mint
90
40.72%
$44.67
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
23
10.41%
$22.17
PSA 7 Near Mint
5
2.26%
$6.49
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
3
1.36%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
1
0.45%
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PSA 1 Poor
1
0.45%
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Is Mewtwo 056/172 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.47 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.72

$0.47

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$6.49

PSA 7 −$22.82

$22.17

PSA 8 −$9.18

$44.67

PSA 9 +$10.39

$284.34

PSA 10 +$218.91

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.47 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Mewtwo 056/172 Population Report

About Mewtwo

A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Mewtwo
TypePsychic
National Pokédex #[150]
Card Number 056/172
Card RarityRare
Pull Rate1 in 44.6 packs (2.2%)
IllustratorAnesaki Dynamic
LanguageEnglish
Release Date25/02/2022
Regulation MarkF
SeriesSword & Shield
Expansion Brilliant Stars
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Psychic
Health Points130 HP
Weakness Darkness ×2
Resistance Fighting -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Life Sucker20
Heal 20 damage from this Pokémon.
Psyburn110

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Mewtwo wielding powerful psychic energy, surrounded by swirling blue and purple cosmic forces, as it channels destructive, crackling lightning from its hands with intense focus and fierce determination.

Playability Overview

Mewtwo’s moderate HP and healing attack allow for sustained presence, while its high-damage Psyburn requires careful energy management to maximize offensive pressure.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Psychic PowerhouseThis Mewtwo card radiates a dynamic energy with its swirling background and striking pose. It belongs on a "Mind Over Matter" page, surrounded by other powerful Psychic types. The vivid colors and dramatic stance create a sense of intensity, making it a great centerpiece next to cards like Espeon or Alakazam.Additional Binder Suggestions: Laboratory / Intense / Vibrant Purple / Genetic Experiment / Psychic Duel

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Mewtwo #056/172 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Mewtwo #056/172 from Brilliant Stars — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Mewtwo #056/172 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Mewtwo has moved down 17.5% to $0.47. PSA 10 copies are up 29.1% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Mewtwo #056/172?

Mewtwo #056/172 appears roughly 1 in 44.6 packs, which works out at 2.2% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Brilliant Stars.

How rare is Mewtwo #056/172?

Mewtwo #056/172 is a Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Brilliant Stars.

Is Mewtwo #056/172 worth grading?

At $0.47 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $284.34, giving a net return of +$218.91 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$10.39 and PSA 8 returns −$9.18, so a PSA 9 or 10 can profit, while anything below that loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Mewtwo #056/172 exist?

PSA have graded 221 copies of Mewtwo #056/172, of which 98 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 44.3%, or roughly 1 in 2.3 graded copies.

Is Mewtwo #056/172 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 44.3% gem rate, Mewtwo grades better than the Brilliant Stars average by 18.9 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Mewtwo #056/172?

Mewtwo #056/172 was illustrated by Anesaki Dynamic, who has illustrated 312 Pokémon cards in total.

Is Mewtwo #056/172 legal in tournaments?

Mewtwo #056/172 carries regulation mark F and is currently not legal in Standard, legal in Expanded and legal in Unlimited.

When was Mewtwo #056/172 released?

Mewtwo #056/172 was released on 25 February 2022 as part of Brilliant Stars. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Mewtwo 056/172