Mewtwo · Expedition Base Set, what to know.
About the Mewtwo card
Mewtwo is card 20 of 165 in Expedition Base Set, released in September 2002, a Rare Holo. It is a Basic Psychic-type with 70 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Mewtwo needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Kimiya Masago.
About Mewtwo in the Pokémon world
The cloned psychic Legendary Pokémon. Final boss of the original Red and Blue. Famous for the first Pokémon movie. Base Set holo Mewtwo is one of the most accessible Base Set holos and frequently recommended as a first vintage graded purchase. The 1st Edition print is in steady demand.
What is Mewtwo worth?
Mewtwo is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Expedition Base Set's value. The print variant decides most of it: a 1st Edition copy in high grade commands a large premium over a Shadowless or Unlimited one. In top-grade 1st Edition, Expedition Base Set holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Mewtwo before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Grading Mewtwo comes down to the holo surface and the borders. The era's foil scratches easily, so even a pack-fresh Mewtwo can drop from a 10 to a 9 on a single hairline. Inspect the window at an angle and the corners against the frame.
If you are collecting Mewtwo
Buying Mewtwo well means pricing the exact print and grade, not the card name. The 1st Edition Mewtwo trades above the Unlimited copy, so confirm the stamp before you agree a number. Always see the holo surface in good light first.
