If you're deep into Pokémon TCG and keeping a close eye on the Scarlet and Violet era sets, Destined Rivals is definitely one that deserves your attention. It's packed with high-impact chase cards that offer great value for collectors and competitive players alike. During our preview, we cracked open 46 booster packs and walked away with an impressive haul—18 major cards in total. This includes multiple regular ex cards, 1 Hyper Rare, 1 Secret Illustration Rare (SIR), 1 Ultra Rare, and 5 Illustration Rares. The odds are definitely in your favor, but if you're aiming to pull iconic SIRs like Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex or Ethan's Ho-Oh ex, you might want to set aside more than just 46 packs.

TL;DR: Top Destined Rivals Single Pokémon Cards

Cynthia's Roserade - 184/182

$60.94 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Moltres ex - 229/182

$401.27 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 231/182

$599.99 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Murkrow - 200/182

$20.00 at TCG Player

Shaymin - 185/182

$50.00 at TCG Player

Ethan's Ho-Oh ex - 230/182

$225.00 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 234/182

$120.00 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 240/182

$164.79 at TCG Player

Ethan's Adventure - 236/182

$99.90 at TCG Player

Misty's Psyduck - 193/182

$84.98 at TCG Player

Boost Your Collection Without the Grind

Now let’s be real—booster pack fatigue is real. You could spend hundreds of dollars opening packs and still miss that card you’re after. That’s why buying singles directly from the market can be a smarter move, especially when Destined Rivals is already generating so much hype ahead of its official release on May 30.

You can now preorder these chase cards as individual items and have them shipped straight to your door on release day. No waiting in line, no stressing about limited stock at big-box retailers—it’s all available online right now.

Breaking Down the Best Cards by Rarity

🔥 Hyper Rare Highlights

Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 240/182

$164.79 at TCG Player

Jamming Tower - 243/182

$22.50 at TCG Player

Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 241/182

$138.68 at TCG Player

Levincia - 244/182

$27.69 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 242/182

$60.00 at TCG Player

Hyper Rares may not get as much love as their rarer counterparts, but they still hold solid value. For example, Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex and Cynthia's Garchomp ex offer both visual appeal and playability. Plus, they often come at a fraction of the cost of Secret Art Rares, which makes them a solid alternative.

🎨 Secret Art Rare (SIR) Showstoppers

Team Rocket's Moltres ex - 229/182

$401.27 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 231/182

$599.99 at TCG Player

Ethan's Ho-Oh ex - 230/182

$225.00 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 234/182

$120.00 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Nidoking ex - 233/182

$148.26 at TCG Player

Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 232/182

$469.90 at TCG Player

Secret Art Rares continue to dominate this era, and Destined Rivals doesn’t disappoint. While Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR sits at a premium price point, other cards like Ethan's Ho-Oh ex SIR and Arven's Mabosstiff ex SIR offer strong visuals and more accessible pricing.

🖼️ Illustration Rare Gems

Cynthia's Roserade - 184/182

$60.94 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Murkrow - 200/182

$20.00 at TCG Player

Shaymin - 185/182

$50.00 at TCG Player

Misty's Psyduck - 193/182

$84.98 at TCG Player

Misty's Lapras - 194/182

$72.90 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Meowth - 203/182

$52.90 at TCG Player

Illustration Rares remain some of the most visually appealing cards in the Scarlet and Violet era. Among them, Cynthia's Roserade stands out