Mewtwo 12 / 53 Pokemon Card from Wizards Black Star Promos Set

About the Mewtwo Pokémon Card

Mewtwo is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Wizards Black Star Promos set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 12/53 and is classified as Promo. The Wizards Black Star Promos set was released on July 1, 1999.

The card includes the flavor text: “A scientist created this Pokémon after years of horrific gene-splicing and DNA engineering experiments.”.

Mewtwo Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Mewtwo

Card number: 12/53

Set: Wizards Black Star Promos

Series: Base

Rarity: Promo

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Psychic

HP: 60

Artist: Christopher Rush

Release date: July 1, 1999

National Pokédex number: 150

Why Collect the Mewtwo Pokémon Card?

Mewtwo is most often collected as part of a complete Wizards Black Star Promos set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Mewtwo Pokémon Card

Mewtwo was illustrated by Christopher Rush.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Mewtwo Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Mewtwo is about

For context, the Wizards Black Star Promos set has a median card value near $44.16 and an average near $99.73, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +16% over the last 7 days and -13% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Wizards Black Star Promos set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Mewtwo Pokémon Card

Whether Mewtwo is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 2,081 copies of this card, of which 292 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 14.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Mewtwo Pokémon Card?

Mewtwo carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 2,081 copies to date.

Other Printings of Mewtwo

Mewtwo appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 29 (around $746), Pokémon Rumble 9 (around $450) and Expedition Base Set 20 (around $389).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Mewtwo Pokémon Card

The Mewtwo pokémon card is a Promo card from the Wizards Black Star Promos set (Base series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Wizards Black Star Promos set. Its current aggregated market price is about

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