Top Singles to Watch and Buy in Destined Rivals Market

If you're a Pokémon TCG collector or player, you've likely heard the buzz around Destined Rivals—a standout set in the Scarlet and Violet era that's packed with high-impact chase cards. In our preview, we pulled an impressive 18 major cards across 46 booster packs, including multiple ex cards, one hyper rare, one SIR (Secret Illustration Rare), one ultra rare, and five illustration rares. While those odds are certainly favorable, landing premium cards like Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex SIR or Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex SIR could require far more than just 46 packs.

TL;DR: Top Destined Rivals Pokémon Cards to Watch

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

Misty's Lapras - 194/182
$72.90 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Giovanni - 238/182
$67.99 at TCG Player

Why Buying Singles Might Be Smarter Than Booster Packs

Let’s talk numbers for a second. The cost of buying multiple booster packs can add up fast—and while you might pull some cool cards along the way, there’s no guarantee you’ll land the one you’re chasing. With Destined Rivals already seeing a surge in single-card value ahead of its official release on May 30, opting for presale singles is often the smarter play. You get exactly what you want without the gamble—delivered straight to your door on launch day.

Destined Rivals Key Card Categories

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

Hyper Rares have taken a bit of a back seat in recent sets, but they still offer solid value. Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex and Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex both stand out visually and financially—especially when compared to their Secret Illustration Rare counterparts.

Secret Illustration Rare Gems

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

The Secret Illustration Rares continue to be the crown jewels of every Scarlet and Violet-era set. While Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex sits at a steep $599.99, Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex and Arven’s Mabosstiff ex offer more accessible entry points into this elite tier.

Illustration Rare Favorites

Cynthia's Roserade - 184/182
$60.94 at TCG Player

Team Rocket's Murkrow - 200/182
$20.00 at TCG Player

Shaymin - 185/182
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