Moltres · Pokemon cards

Sets featuring Moltres

28 sets include a Moltres printing. Tap to browse the full set.

How much is a Moltres card worth?

Moltres card values range from about $0.48 for common printings up to $498.88 for the most valuable chase card on this page. The actual value depends on the specific set, rarity, condition, and whether the card is graded — scan your card or browse the printings above to see live market prices from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.

What is the most valuable Moltres card?

Rocket's Moltres ex from Team Rocket Returns is currently the most valuable Moltres printing, with a market price of $498.88. Prices update daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.

Are Moltres cards rare?

Yes — at least one Moltres printing trades at $498.88, which puts it firmly in chase-card territory. Look for full-art, alternate-art, secret-rare, or first-edition printings — those are the ones that hold real value.

How many Moltres cards are there?

There are at least 42 Moltres Pokemon TCG cards across 28 different sets, including the base form and 9 variant forms (such as Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno-GX).

Should I grade my Moltres card?

Grading only makes sense when the ungraded card already trades above the grading fee (typically $20–$30 per card with PSA's standard tier) and you genuinely believe it will grade PSA 9 or 10. With the top Moltres printing here at $498.88, the math works for chase printings but not for common ones. Check our PSA vs CGC vs BGS comparison to pick the right grader for the card.

When was the first Moltres TCG card released?

The earliest Moltres Pokemon TCG card on this page was released in 1999 as part of the Wizards Black Star Promos set.

How can I tell if my Moltres card is fake?

Compare the printing on the back, the texture and weight, the rip-test cardstock, the font weight, the holofoil pattern, and the holo registration against a known-real Moltres from the same set. Our spot-fake-cards guide walks through eight specific tests collectors use to flag counterfeits in under a minute.

What is Moltres's Pokedex number?

Moltres is #146 in the National Pokedex.

What Moltres variants are there?

Beyond the standard Moltres, the TCG has printed variants including Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno-GX, Moltres ex, Moltres-EX, Blaine's Moltres, and 5 more.

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