Destined Rivals Market: Top Singles to Acquire

The Chase Is On: Destined Rivals Delivers Premium Pulls

Pokémon TCG's Destined Rivals stands out as one of the strongest Scarlet and Violet expansions yet, packed with incredible chase cards worth hunting down. From our early box openings, we landed an impressive haul from just 46 packs - including multiple EX cards, a hyper rare, an SIR, an ultra rare, and five illustration rares. While these pull rates give collectors solid odds, scoring the coveted Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR or Ethan's Ho-Oh ex SIR will likely require deeper pockets than our sample size.

Destined Rivals' Most Valuable Singles

Let's talk economics. While booster packs offer the thrill of surprise pulls, their cost adds up quickly. The smarter play? Buying singles outright. The Destined Rivals secondary market is already heating up ahead of the May 30 release date. Skip the big-box retail scramble and secure these chase cards now through presales:

Hyper Rare Highlights

The Scarlet and Violet era's hyper rare cards have developed a cult following. Ethan's Ho-Oh ex and Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex particularly shine in this treatment - and surprisingly cost about half their Secret Art Rare counterparts.

Secret Art Rare Showstoppers

These remain the crown jewels of modern Pokémon sets. While Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex commands a staggering $599.99 price tag, options like Ethan's Ho-Oh ex ($225) and Arven's Mabosstiff ex ($49.99) offer more accessible entry points.

Illustration Rare Gems

Personal favorites include Cynthia's Roserade with its nostalgic 80s anime aesthetic and Ethan's Typhlosion capturing the perfect trainer-Pokémon bond. These represent some of the strongest artwork in Scarlet and Violet's entire run.

Sealed Product Presale Options

TCG Player's presale market often beats retail pricing. Every product type is available now, including coveted Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box exclusives. This set's quality makes it arguably the best release in recent memory.

Market Watch: This Week's Price Movements

The singles market shows signs of stabilizing after periods of volatility. Modern hits are seeing price corrections while older XY-era cards gain value - a promising shift toward more sustainable collecting economics.

Catch up on recent market trends:
May 19: Salamence ex and Zekrom EX surge
May 9: Sword & Shield cards get unexpected boost
May 2: Magikarp and Pikachu ex drop 30%