# Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex #281/217

The Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 281/217 (#281/217, ME: Ascended Heroes) is a special illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 62 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.9/10 grade (NM-MT), with 39% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/team-rocket-s-mewtwo-ex-281-217-me-ascended-heroes-281-217

## Card details

- Set: ME: Ascended Heroes
- Number: #281/217
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jan 30, 2026
- Set size: 580 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $247
- 7-month change: +7.6%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 62
- Average overall grade: 8.9 / 10
- Average corners: 9.1
- Average edges: 9.2
- Average surface: 9.1
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 39%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 13% | $474 |
| 9.5 | 26% | $418 |
| 9 | 48% | $396 |
| 8.5 | 5% | $467 |
| 8 | 3% | $453 |
| 6 & below | 5% | $409 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 3% of scans
- Whitening (Front): 3% of scans
- Ding(Back): 2% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 281/217 carries a market value of $247. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $474, about 1.9× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 281/217 worth?

The Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 281/217 from ME: Ascended Heroes has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 281/217 cards get?

Across 62 community scans on ZeroPop, the Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 281/217 averages a 8.9/10 overall grade. 39% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.1, edges 9.2, surface 9.1, centering 8.9.

### What are the most common defects on a Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 281/217?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 281/217 cards are Whitening (3% of scans), Whitening (Front) (3% of scans), Ding(Back) (2% of scans).

### Is the Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 281/217 worth grading?

Whether the Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 281/217 is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app