Mewtwo
Psychic Legend / Attacker (Non-football) · Legendary Pokemon / Gym Leader Affiliation (Giovannis Ace)
Pokemon TCG: Diamond & Pearl Legends Awakened #144/146
Year & Era
2008 — Diamond & Pearl Era (Legends Awakened)
Card Type
Lv.X Holofoil Ultra Rare
Grade
6-7 (EX-MT) estimated
Rarity
Ultra Rare (Low pull rate from original 2008 booster packs)
Overall Assessment
This card is a high-end TCG collectible rather than a football card. It is a highly desirable Mewtwo Lv.X from 2008 that shows some centering and corner issues but remains a cornerstone for any serious Pokemon collector.
Condition Grade
6-7 (EX-MT) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front: Heavy Top-Down shift (approx 70/30); Back: Not visible but front is significantly off-center.
Surface Condition
Appears clean with standard holofoil sheen; minor micro-scratching likely present on the silver borders.
Corner Condition
Upper right corner shows slight whitening/softening; bottom corners appear relatively sharp for the age.
Edge Condition
Minor silvering (chipping of the foil layer) visible on the left and right silver borders.
Print Quality
High-quality holofoil with 'shattered' holofoil pattern on borders, though centering is a known issue for this era.
Estimated Value
$80 - $150 (Raw/Mid-grade); $400+ for PSA 9/10.
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering is below average compared to GEM MINT copies; typical edge silvering for D&P era cards.
Authentication Tips
Check for the 'rainbow' holo bleed on borders and specific 'Shizurou' illustrator credit; verify font thickness on '144/146'.
Grading Recommendation
PSA or CGC; grading is highly recommended if surface is scratch-free due to the 'Mewtwo premium' in the market.
Red Flags
Counterfeits of Lv.X cards often lack the reflective silver borders; check for dull non-holo textures.
Provenance Notes
Distributed in Legends Awakened hobby boxes and rare 'Mewtwo Lv.X' tins in late 2008.
Historical Context
Lv.X was the precursor to modern EX/GX/V cards, representing the pinnacle of the Diamond & Pearl TCG series.
Market Trends
Strongly appreciating; Mewtwo remains a 'Big Three' level chase character alongside Charizard and Pikachu.
Investment Potential
High/Blue-chip; Legends Awakened was a lower-print run set during a transition period in the hobby.
Similar Cards
Rayquaza C Lv.X, Charizard G Lv.X, Mewtwo Base Set Shadowless.
Display & Preservation
KMC Perfect Fit sleeve inside a magnetic one-touch or top-loader to prevent silver border oxygenation.
Interesting Facts
Mewtwo Lv.X was the first card to feature Pokemon 'breaking out' of the standard art frame into the borders.