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Moltres
Pokemon Fossil•#12
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$69.16Market Price
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Moltres Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Fossil Moltres is the card’s debut appearance in the Pokémon TCG, making this holo one of the original English printings of Kanto’s fiery Legendary Bird.
Set Lore
The Fossil expansion helped define early Pokémon collecting by bringing all three Legendary Birds into one set, with Moltres joining Articuno and Zapdos as one of its headline holos.
Card History
Its Wildfire attack is a memorable early deck-mill effect, letting Moltres burn through your opponent’s deck in a way that felt wild and unusual in the game’s first era.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the defining artists of the Wizards of the Coast era, whose dramatic lighting and motion gave many early holos their legendary feel.
In-Game
For many fans, Fossil Moltres hits extra hard because Moltres was the Legendary Bird waiting near the end of Pokémon Red and Blue in Victory Road, right before the Elite Four.
Card Reference
About Moltres
Moltres is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 12. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $69.16, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 2 listings currently available.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Fossil
- Card Number
- #12
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Moltres?
The current market price of Moltres is $69.16. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Moltres from?
Moltres is from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 12, released in 1999.
Is Moltres worth grading?
Whether Moltres is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Moltres?
You can buy or sell Moltres on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.