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Blaine's Moltres
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$135.68Market Price
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Blaine's Moltres Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
In-Game
Blaine’s Moltres feels especially fitting because in the Kanto games, NPC dialogue says Blaine became a Fire-type expert after encountering a Moltres in the mountains.
Card History
This card made history in the early TCG as the first card to feature an attack that costs five Energy, giving Phoenix Flame a true boss-mon feel for WotC-era collectors.
Artist
Blaine’s Moltres was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives the card a direct visual link back to the franchise’s earliest era.
Set Lore
As card #1 in Gym Heroes, Blaine’s Moltres opens the very first English set built around Owner’s Pokémon, the mechanic that paired famous trainers with their signature monsters.
Cultural Impact
Gym Heroes was one of the landmark 2000 Wizards of the Coast releases that helped turn Kanto Gym Leaders like Blaine into collectible card identities of their own, not just boss fights from the games.
Card Reference
About Blaine's Moltres
Blaine's Moltres is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Heroes set, card number 1. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $135.68, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Gym Heroes
- Card Number
- #1
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Blaine's Moltres?
The current market price of Blaine's Moltres is $135.68. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Blaine's Moltres from?
Blaine's Moltres is from the Pokemon Gym Heroes set, card number 1, released in 2000.
Is Blaine's Moltres worth grading?
Whether Blaine's 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 Blaine's Moltres?
You can buy or sell Blaine's 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.