Destined Rivals Booster Bundle

Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals Booster Bundle

Release Date: 30 May 2025

Overview

The Pokémon TCG: Destined Rivals expansion brings the iconic Team Rocket organisation back into the spotlight, introducing Rocket-themed Pokémon, powerful Pokémon ex cards and highly collectible illustration rares.

Inspired by the classic Team Rocket expansions from earlier eras of the Pokémon TCG, the set blends nostalgia with modern gameplay mechanics. Pokémon aligned with Team Rocket appear throughout the expansion, accompanied by darker visual themes and villain-centric Trainer cards that reflect Giovanni’s return to power.

With striking artwork, powerful chase cards and strong nostalgia appeal, Destined Rivals quickly became a standout modern Pokémon TCG expansion for collectors and players alike.

Key Features

🕶️ Team Rocket Returns
The expansion reintroduces Rocket-branded Pokémon, placing the infamous organisation back at the centre of the Pokémon TCG storyline.

🔥 Powerful Pokémon ex Cards
Features multiple Pokémon ex that offer both competitive playability and strong collector demand.

🎨 Illustration Rare & Special Illustration Rare Cards
Highly detailed artwork highlights Pokémon and characters within cinematic environments, continuing the modern Pokémon TCG focus on collectible art.

🧠 Villain-Themed Trainer Cards
Includes Trainer and Supporter cards featuring Giovanni and Rocket Executives that support aggressive deck strategies.

📦 Retail Sleeved Booster Format
Sleeved booster packs include an additional cardboard sleeve that protects the sealed pack and features expansion artwork.

Notable Cards

Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex (Special Illustration Rare) – One of the headline chase cards of the expansion, combining powerful gameplay potential with premium artwork.

Team Rocket’s Moltres ex – A legendary Pokémon reimagined under Rocket control.

Team Rocket’s Nidoking – A nostalgic callback to the original Team Rocket era of the Pokémon TCG.

Giovanni & Rocket Trainer Cards – Key support cards that reinforce the expansion’s villain-focused theme.

Booster Bundle Details

Factory Sealed Booster Bundle: Retail English Pokémon TCG booster bundle.

Booster Bundle Contents

• 6 sealed Destined Rivals (SV10) packs with 10 random cards per pack

Pack Contents

• Each pack includes 10 cards, including Common, Uncommon and Rare cards
• Chance of pulling Holo, Ultra Rare, Illustration Rare or Special Illustration Rare cards

Summary

Destined Rivals celebrates the return of Team Rocket, bringing one of Pokémon’s most recognisable villain factions back to the Trading Card Game. With Rocket-themed Pokémon, premium illustration rares and powerful Pokémon ex cards, the expansion combines nostalgia with modern collector appeal.

Whether you're chasing the standout Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex, building a Rocket-themed deck or adding sealed Pokémon products to your collection, Destined Rivals offers a dark, nostalgia-driven expansion filled with exciting pulls.