Team Rocket's Moltres ex 229/182
Pokemon card from Destined Rivals · released May 30, 2025
Regulation mark ISet code DRI ENWhat the codes mean
Team Rocket's Moltres ex is a Special Illustration Rare Fire-type Basic Pokemon card, number 229/182 in Destined Rivals (released May 30, 2025), illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$58.56 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Sep 29 and Oct 28, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$85.76 to ~$60.78, down 29.1%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$58.56 | ~$54.96 | ~$75.66 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
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Card details
| Set | Destined Rivals |
| Number | 229/182 |
| Rarity | Special Illustration Rare |
| Type | Fire |
| HP | 220 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Artist | AKIRA EGAWA |
| Regulation mark | I |
| Format legality | Standard · Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number229/182229 is above the set's 182, so this is a secret rare: a card numbered past the main list.
- Set codeDRI ENDRI is the set code for Destined Rivals, and EN means an English card. From Scarlet & Violet on, this code replaced the set symbol.
- Regulation markIStandard legality goes by this letter, and I is legal in Standard (H and later since the Apr 10, 2026 rotation).
- RaritySpecial Illustration Rare: two gold stars.
- Illustrator“Illus. AKIRA EGAWA” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Flame Screen110During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 50 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Evil IncinerationDiscard a Team Rocket's Energy from this Pokémon. If you do, discard your opponent's Active Pokémon and all attached cards.
Weakness: Lightning ×2 · Resistance: Fighting -30 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Team Rocket's Moltres ex printings
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.