While we await the US release of Destined Rivals on May 30, collectors are already diving into singles from the Japanese Glory of Team Rocket set—and now is the ideal moment to get in. The initial frenzy has peaked, and inflated prices are dropping fast.
This isn’t just the typical post-launch dip. Increased stock availability and Pokémon TCG investors shifting focus have combined to make individual cards far more affordable than overhyped sealed products. For US collectors, buying singles has become a smarter, more strategic move. Here’s why.
TL;DR: Single Card Prices Are Dropping Fast
Glory of Team Rocket Booster Box
$146.99 at TCG Player
Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 125/098
$370.77 at TCG Player
Team Rocket's Moltres ex - 124/098
$163.00 at TCG Player
Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 127/098
$107.00 at TCG Player
Team Rocket's Nidoking ex - 126/098
$99.00 at TCG Player
Check the current market: Japanese Glory of Team Rocket booster boxes are priced well over double their retail value. We haven’t seen this level of overpricing since the Base Set 151 days. However, signs point to easing shortages across the Pokémon TCG landscape.
Take Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR (125/098)—listings were near $500 on April 20th but have since dropped to $370.77. That’s a solid correction in just days.
Team Rocket's Moltres ex (124/098) has also fallen from $250 to $163, a $87 decrease in under a week. While not a freefall, it signals fewer scalpers and less artificial inflation at launch—great news for genuine collectors.
Most Affordable Team Rocket Cards
Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 130/098
$74.27 at TCG Player
Jamming Tower - 132/098
$32.00 at TCG Player
Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 131/098
$27.95 at TCG Player
Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 114/098
$38.75 at TCG Player
Team Rocket's Nidoking ex - 116/098
$12.94 at TCG Player
Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 117/098
$14.97 at TCG Player
Team Rocket's Moltres ex - 112/098
$10.75 at TCG Player
Team Rocket's Persian ex - 118/098
$12.99 at TCG Player
It’s not just about the chase rares. The Glory of Team Rocket set features stunning Super Rare ex and Hyper Rare ex variants that often fly under the radar—perfect for savvy collectors.
For example, Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex (114/098) has risen to $38.75, up $6 since launch. With its full-color Pokémon art and trainer silhouette in the background—a style reminiscent of Journey Through the Ages—this card is a hidden gem worth grabbing now.
Meanwhile, Team Rocket's Nidoking ex (116/098) has dropped from $26 to $12.94, offering a strong entry point for a Generation I icon. Fans of the original anime will appreciate its menacing design. Similar value can be found in Moltres and Crobat—buy now and watch their value grow.
Best Team Rocket Trainer Cards
Team Rocket's Giovanni - 129/098
$34.95 at TCG Player
Team Rocket's Ariana - 128/098
$39.94 at TCG Player
Team Rocket's Archer - 120/098
$14.99 at TCG Player
Team Rocket's Ariana - 119/098
$18.95 at TCG Player
Team Rocket's Giovanni - 121/098
$17.10 at TCG Player
Team Rocket's Proton - 123/098
$15.00 at TCG Player
Nostalgia runs deep with these Trainer cards. Giovanni, the legendary boss of Team Rocket in Kanto, and Ariana, the Johto-era interim leader, bring strong fan appeal.
Giovanni (129/098) features the full Team Rocket leadership and is expected to stabilize around $17. If found cheaper, it’s a solid pickup. As a rule of thumb: any card with Giovanni or Mewtwo in the name will command a premium.
Ariana (128/098) stands out with a striking alternate artwork, priced between $17 and $18. With limited data available, listings under $18 represent excellent value right now.
Best Team Rocket Art Rares
Team Rocket's Houndoom - 100/098
$12.49 at TCG Player
Team Rocket's Raticate - 108/098
$7.96 at TCG Player
Team Rocket's Wobbuffet - 103/098
$7.31 at TCG Player
Team Rocket's Weezing - 105/098
$8.95 at TCG Player
Blaziken - 101/098
$9.40 at TCG Player
Kangaskhan - 110/098
$8.67 at TCG Player
