Destined Rivals PSA 10 Guide
Set History & Release Context
Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals (SV10) is the tenth and final main expansion of the Scarlet & Violet Series, released worldwide on May 30, 2025. Set number 104 in the modern English numbering, the master set contains 182 regular cards plus 62 secret cards for a 244-card pull total. Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09.
The English Destined Rivals consolidates content from multiple Japanese sources: the Hot Wind Arena (熱風のアリーナ) subset, the Glory of Team Rocket (ロケット団の栄光) expansion, and two ex Starter decks (Marnie's Morpeko & Grimmsnarl ex; Steven's Beldum & Metagross ex). The set's theme — "Whose Side Are You On?" — pivots on Trainer's Pokémon, with 83 cards tied to Team Rocket and featured Trainers including Cynthia, Ethan, Arven, Misty, Marnie, and Steven Stone. Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09.
Destined Rivals PSA 10 Cards
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Top Chase Cards Explained
Destined Rivals offers an unusually deep chase line: 17 Pokémon ex (10 of which are Trainer's Pokémon ex), 23 Illustration Rares, 11 Special Illustration Rares (SIR), and 6 hyper-rare gold-etched cards. The Trainer's Pokémon ex slot — particularly Team Rocket-aligned ex cards — and the 11 SIRs anchor the secondary market, with character-paired SIRs of Cynthia, Misty, and Marnie expected to lead PSA 10 demand given the set's Trainer-rivalry positioning.
The gold-etched hyper-rare slot (6 cards in total) provides the top-end pulls. As the final SV main set before the Generation 10 rotation, Destined Rivals carries closing-chapter collector interest similar to how Cosmic Eclipse closed the Sun & Moon block. Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09.
Investment Analysis
Destined Rivals' investment thesis combines three verifiable angles: it is the final main expansion of the Scarlet & Violet block, the Trainer's Pokémon ex theme is mechanically distinctive (every Trainer's Pokémon ex card has its trainer named on the card frame), and the Team Rocket-themed art SIRs target a heavily nostalgic Gen-1 collector base. As the closing SV set, secondary supply will tighten once SV booster production ends and the 2025-2026 rotation moves the format forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Destined Rivals released?
Destined Rivals (SV10) was released worldwide on May 30, 2025.
Is Destined Rivals the last Scarlet & Violet set?
Yes. Bulbapedia identifies SV10 as the tenth and final main expansion of the Scarlet & Violet Series. Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09.
How many cards are in Destined Rivals?
The English master set contains 182 regular cards plus 62 secret cards, for a 244-card pull total.
What are the chase cards in SV10?
The 11 Special Illustration Rares (SIR), 6 gold-etched hyper rares, and the Trainer's Pokémon ex line — particularly Team Rocket-aligned ex cards — are the headline chases.
What is the theme of Destined Rivals?
The set centres on Trainer's Pokémon and the rivalry between heroic Trainers (Cynthia, Ethan, Arven, Misty, Marnie, Steven) and Team Rocket, marketed as 'Whose Side Are You On?' Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09.
Which Japanese sets feed into the English Destined Rivals?
The Hot Wind Arena (熱風のアリーナ) subset, the Glory of Team Rocket (ロケット団の栄光) expansion, and two ex Starter decks featuring Marnie's Morpeko & Grimmsnarl ex and Steven's Beldum & Metagross ex.
What is a 'Trainer's Pokémon ex'?
A Pokémon ex card whose card frame names a specific Trainer (e.g. Cynthia's Garchomp ex, Marnie's Morpeko ex). Destined Rivals is the lead set for this mechanic, with 10 Trainer's Pokémon ex among 17 total Pokémon ex in the set.