{"product_id":"2025-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-destined-rivals-special-illustration-rare-team-rockets-mewtwo-ex-231-psa-12","title":"2025 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Destined Rivals Special Illustration Rare Team Rocket's Mewtwo Ex #231 PSA 10","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 2025 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Destined Rivals Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex #231 Special Illustration Rare received a PSA 10 Gem Mint grade, the highest standard for condition. The card is numbered 231\/182, marking it as a secret rare from the set, and showcases the powerful villain's Pokemon in a full-art Special Illustration format with holofoil finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSA 10 Gem Mint - sharp corners, pristine edges, flawless surface and vibrant holofoil finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Illustration Rare:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-art treatment of Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex with enhanced artwork beyond standard versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecret Rare:\u003c\/strong\u003e card #231 in a 182-card base set, part of the premium chase cards in Destined Rivals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeam Rocket's Mewtwo ex:\u003c\/strong\u003e features the iconic villainous version of the legendary Psychic-type Pokemon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Scarlet and Violet Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e from the latest expansion in the current Pokemon TCG generation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCard details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \/ set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Destined Rivals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer \/ character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 231\/182\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParallel \/ variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Illustration Rare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrading company:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 (Gem Mint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does PSA 10 mean for this card?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePSA 10 is Gem Mint, the highest grade PSA awards. The card shows no visible flaws - corners are sharp, edges are clean, centering is excellent, and the surface and holofoil are pristine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this a Special Illustration Rare?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial Illustration Rares feature full-card artwork with no text box interrupting the illustration, showcasing extended scenes with the Pokemon. These are among the most desirable chase cards in modern Pokemon sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 231\/182 an error in the numbering?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, cards numbered above the base set count (231 in a 182-card set) are intentional secret rares - premium cards with special treatments that extend beyond the standard set list.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy shop with Monmouth Cards\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul data-mc-trust\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated 4.82 out of 5\u003c\/strong\u003e by 6,466 verified customers on .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized retailer and distributor\u003c\/strong\u003e of Topps, Panini, Upper Deck, Leaf, Pokémon, Bandai, Wizards of the Coast, Ravensburger, Konami, Funko, Mitchell \u0026amp; Ness and Franklin Sports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized PSA submission center\u003c\/strong\u003e - drop off your cards for grading at any of our stores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 retail stores\u003c\/strong\u003e across New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts, with free local pickup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% authentic, guaranteed\u003c\/strong\u003e - sourced directly from the manufacturers, authorized distributors and trusted collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"mysite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67873738817811,"sku":"157438951","price":1299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/2449\/5123\/files\/1789666898674929395_1_20260917174148_1.jpg?v=1793256458","url":"https:\/\/islestyle.store\/products\/2025-pokemon-scarlet-and-violet-destined-rivals-special-illustration-rare-team-rockets-mewtwo-ex-231-psa-12","provider":"ISLESTYLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}