Destined Rivals set profile
Destined Rivals from the Scarlet & Violet series, released on 2025-05-30, includes 182 official cards and 244 total cards in the source data. That context matters because a large modern set, a compact older set and a promo-style release can lead to very different grading research.
Best by set still needs ROI
The best Destined Rivals cards to grade are the ones with enough raw-to-graded spread to survive fees and grade downside. Card details provide the set structure; Kardive adds the ROI workflow.
Cards to review first
Start with recognizable or premium Destined Rivals cards, then validate each one against raw value, graded prices and costs.
- Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex #240 - Hyper rare, Psychic, illustrated by aky CG Works
- Ethan's Ho-Oh ex #239 - Hyper rare, Fire, illustrated by aky CG Works
- Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex #231 - Special illustration rare, Psychic, illustrated by Iwamoto05
- Ethan's Ho-Oh ex #230 - Special illustration rare, Fire, illustrated by Atsushi Furusawa
- Team Rocket's Moltres ex #229 - Special illustration rare, Fire, illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA
- Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex #213 - Ultra Rare, Psychic, illustrated by aky CG Works
- Ethan's Ho-Oh ex #209 - Ultra Rare, Fire, illustrated by aky CG Works
- Team Rocket's Moltres ex #208 - Ultra Rare, Fire, illustrated by 5ban Graphics
Why this list is not automatic advice
In the visible sample, rarity context includes Hyper rare, Special illustration rare, Ultra Rare and Double rare; where type data is available, cards include Psychic, Fire, Darkness and Fighting. Illustrator data such as aky CG Works, Iwamoto05 and Atsushi Furusawa gives the pages more identity than name and number alone. Those identity signals are useful starting points, but every card still needs live raw value, graded outcomes and user-specific costs before it becomes a grading candidate.
How Kardive uses this context
Best Destined Rivals Cards to Grade is most useful when it leads to a clear grading action. Kardive connects the research to calculator inputs, saved scenarios, watchlist follow-ups, alerts, portfolio context or opportunity review.
- Open the ROI calculator
- Compare raw and graded outcomes
- Save or duplicate a scenario
- Track the card when timing matters
What to check before grading
The same rule applies across the app: never judge a card only from its best graded sale. Include the raw alternative, grading costs, selling fees, grade probability and break-even grade.
- Raw value
- Graded prices by company
- Total cost engaged
- Expected value and risk
Account workflow
Anyone can research from the marketing pages and try the calculator preview. After login, Free users can save a few decisions. Pro is for heavier use: alerts, opportunities, portfolio analytics, exports and unlimited usage.