1999 Pokemon Japanese Gym 2 Rocket’s Mewtwo #150 Holo BGS 9 Beckett

The centerpiece of the 1999 Japanese Gym 2 — Challenge from the Darkness set, Rocket's Mewtwo #150 is the crown jewel of one of Pokémon TCG's most storied WOTC-era expansions. Beckett BGS 9 — one grade below a pristine 9.5 — is the sweet spot that delivers a stunning slab with exceptional eye appeal and genuine vintage scarcity.

• The card: Rocket's Mewtwo carries the rare holofoil designation within the Challenge from the Darkness set and holds the legendary Pokédex number #150 — Mewtwo's iconic slot. It was the first Pokémon card ever printed with three attacks, requiring a uniquely compressed art window that makes the design instantly recognizable to serious collectors.
• The lore: This card puts Giovanni's most dangerous weapon on cardboard. Giovanni, leader of Team Rocket, briefly controlled Mewtwo before the Legendary cloned Psychic-type broke free and destroyed Team Rocket's headquarters — one of the defining story moments in the entire Pokémon franchise. That narrative weight lives in every copy of this card.
• The set: Gym 2 — Challenge from the Darkness was the sixth Japanese expansion, featuring Gym Leaders Blaine, Sabrina, Koga, and Giovanni. It also introduced Owner's Pokémon — a mechanic so beloved it is being revived in the modern era with 2025's Glory of Team Rocket set, driving renewed collector demand for the originals.
• Market context: PSA 10 copies of this card trade on eBay in the $200–$4,000 range depending on population and timing. A BGS 9 sits in the prime acquisition window — authenticated, slabbed, and priced below the top-pop ceiling.

With Team Rocket themes surging back into the modern Pokémon TCG spotlight, this 1999 Japanese Gym 2 Rocket's Mewtwo #150 Holo BGS 9 is the vintage anchor that belongs in any serious collection. Near-mint condition, a legendary card number, and a storyline that never gets old — this one checks every box.

Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.