Pokémon Team Rocket's Moltres ex Special Illustration Rare 229/182 – Destined Rivals – ACE 10 Graded Card

Pokémon Team Rocket's Moltres ex Special Illustration Rare 229/182 – Destined Rivals – ACE 10 Graded Card

Ace Grading – Gem Mint 10

Up for sale is a Pokémon Team Rocket's Moltres ex Special Illustration Rare (229/182) from the Destined Rivals expansion, professionally graded ACE 10 (Gem Mint).

Numbered 229/182, this card sits beyond the standard set list, marking it as a premium Special Illustration Rare chase card. Special Illustration Rare cards are among the most desirable pulls in modern Pokémon expansions, featuring detailed full-art scenes, textured finishes and strong collector demand.

Moltres is one of the original Legendary birds from the Kanto region and remains one of the most recognisable Legendary Pokémon in the franchise. Cards featuring Moltres consistently attract strong collector interest, especially when paired with the Team Rocket storyline.

The Special Illustration Rare artwork showcases Team Rocket's Moltres ex in a dramatic full-art scene that reflects the darker aesthetic associated with the villainous organisation. The textured finish and detailed illustration give the card exceptional display presence when preserved in a professional slab.

An ACE 10 grade confirms Gem Mint condition, representing exceptional centring, flawless surface quality, sharp corners and clean edges.

Professionally graded in the UK by ACE Grading, the card is sealed in an official tamper-evident protective slab to preserve its pristine condition long-term. A great addition for collectors building Destined Rivals master sets, Legendary Pokémon collections, or high-grade Special Illustration Rare portfolios.

Key Details

Card Name: Team Rocket's Moltres ex
Set: Destined Rivals
Card Number: 229/182
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare (SIR)
Grade: ACE 10 (Gem Mint)
Grading Company: ACE Grading (UK)
Language: English
Condition: Professionally slabbed and authenticated

Why You’ll Love It

• Premium Special Illustration Rare full-art design
• Features the iconic Legendary bird Moltres
• Strong Team Rocket storyline connection
• ACE 10 Gem Mint condition
• Official UK grading
• Highly collectible Legendary Pokémon card
• Securely listed and shipped by Radiant Cards

Packaging & Shipping

Your card will be carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery and will arrive in the exact graded condition shown.

Shipped securely from the UK by Radiant Cards using protective packaging to maintain slab integrity during transit.