Mewtwo – Evolutions (#52)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Mewtwo (#52) is a Rare Holo Ex card from XY - Evolutions released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Eske Yoshinob and the Energy Absorption attack, Attach an Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $5.70, Cardmarket average sale is €7.94, Floor listings start near €3.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $5.70
- Cardmarket trend price: €5.30
- Recent low listing: €3.50
Card Details
- Set
- Evolutions
- Card Number
- 52
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Ex
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Eske Yoshinob
- HP
- 180
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- M Mewtwo-EX
Attacks & Strategy
-
Energy Absorption
[Colorless]
Attach an Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon. -
Regeneration
[Psychic]
Heal 60 damage from this Pokémon. - Psyburn [Psychic, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless] — 110
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Mewtwo from Evolutions (Rare Holo Ex) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Eske Yoshinob.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Mewtwo 52 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Mewtwo's Energy Absorption for Colorless energy. Special effect: Attach an Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 180 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Psychic ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolutions #52 ← Current | 180 | 3 attacks | Rare Holo Ex | $5.70 |
�📦 Evolutions Set Context
This Mewtwo is part of the Evolutions expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Eske Yoshinob, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Mewtwo card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo Ex cards from Evolutions are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Eske Yoshinob resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Evolutions
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Mewtwo 52 was released in 2016 in the Evolutions expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Eske Yoshinob. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Evolutions is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Mewtwo with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Mewtwo card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Mewtwo works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.