Few Pokemon have been treated as a flagship rare as consistently across the TCG's history as Mewtwo.
A Base Set holo from day one
Mewtwo was one of the sixteen holographic rares in the original 1999 Base Set, the release that introduced most Western players to the game. Its design and lore as a lab-created legendary, cemented by its lead role in the first Pokemon movie that same year, made it an obvious choice for a standout holo slot.
A recurring flagship
In the decades since, Mewtwo has reportedly been given major rare treatments in nearly every big rarity era: an EX-era Mewtwo ex around the mid-2000s, a GX-era Mewtwo & Mew GX card that combined two fan favourites on one Tag Team-style print, and further appearances during the Sword & Shield V era. Few Pokemon can claim that level of consistency across so many design generations.
Why it keeps selling
Mewtwo's combination of movie-star status, strong in-game lore, and reliably striking card artwork means it rarely needs an especially high rarity tier to attract attention. Even mid-tier Mewtwo cards tend to hold collector interest, while the flagship prints from each era remain firmly on most Pokemon TCG want lists.
Frequently asked questions
What was Mewtwo's first Pokemon TCG card?
Mewtwo appeared as a holo rare in the original 1999 Base Set, one of the sixteen holographic cards that defined that first release.
Why has Mewtwo remained a popular chase card?
Mewtwo's status as a powerful, genetically engineered legendary from the very first Pokemon movie has kept it culturally relevant, and the TCG has repeatedly given it flagship rare treatments as a result.
Has Mewtwo received modern rare treatments like EX, GX or V cards?
Yes, Mewtwo has reportedly appeared as an EX card, a GX card including a notable Mewtwo & Mew GX print, and more recent V-era cards, each generation giving collectors a new version to chase.