Team Rocket's Moltres ex Destined Rivals #229
Team Rocket's Moltres ex is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from Destined Rivals (#229), illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA. It's a Basic ex Fire-type Pokémon with 220 HP, weak to Lightning ×2. Its current blended market value is $125.38 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $448 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 4× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 3 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 33 sold$448$381–$515 | |
| PSA 9 | 11 sold$127$108–$146 | |
| PSA 7 | 2 sold$127$108–$146 | |
| PSA 6 | $66$66–$66 | |
| PSA 5 | $52$52–$52 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Should you grade it?
after ~$74.47 grading fee → 3.6× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $447.68 | $74.47 | +$248 | 3.6× |
| PSA 9 | $127.39 | $71.26 | −$69 | 1.0× |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
31% spreadCurrently 31% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
Card text
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Card details
Other Team Rocket's Moltres ex cards
There are 3 different Team Rocket's Moltres ex printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Destined Rivals #229 (Special Illustration Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Team Rocket's Moltres ex (Destined Rivals #229) worth?
As of 3 July 2026, Team Rocket's Moltres ex from Destined Rivals is worth approximately $125.38 ungraded (near-mint), and around $448 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Team Rocket's Moltres ex?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Team Rocket's Moltres ex from Destined Rivals is worth around $448 — roughly 4× the raw ungraded value of $125.38.
Should I grade my Team Rocket's Moltres ex?
A PSA 10 sells for about $448 versus $125.38 raw — roughly a 4× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Team Rocket's Moltres ex rare?
Team Rocket's Moltres ex is a Special Illustration Rare card from Destined Rivals (card #229), illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA. Its current blended market value is $125.38 ungraded.