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Rocket's Moltres [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$229.30Market Price
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Rocket's Moltres [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Rocket's Moltres stands out in Gym Heroes as a Team Rocket take on a Legendary Bird, pairing the 'Rebirth' Pokémon Power with Fire Wall to give this holo a sneaky, hard-to-finish style that feels perfectly on-brand for Rocket.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, Pokémon's original art director and co-creator of the franchise's signature visual style, which gives Rocket's Moltres an especially authentic early-era feel for collectors.
Set Lore
Rocket's Moltres comes from Gym Heroes, the English set released on August 14, 2000, the landmark expansion that introduced Trainer-owned Pokémon like Brock's, Misty's, Sabrina's, and Rocket's into the TCG.
Card History
For collectors who love cross-media nostalgia, Moltres had a major spotlight in Pokémon the Movie 2000, where Lawrence III captures it as part of his attempt to seize the Legendary Birds.
Cultural Impact
As a 1st Edition WotC holo from the Gym era, Rocket's Moltres taps into one of vintage collecting's most beloved themes: the brief period when the TCG let famous trainers and villains claim iconic Pokémon as their own.
Card Reference
About Rocket's Moltres [1st Edition]
Rocket's Moltres [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Heroes 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 2000. The current market price is $229.30, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Gym Heroes
- Card Number
- #12
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Rocket's Moltres [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Rocket's Moltres [1st Edition] is $229.30. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Rocket's Moltres [1st Edition] from?
Rocket's Moltres [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Gym Heroes set, card number 12, released in 2000.
Is Rocket's Moltres [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Rocket's Moltres [1st Edition] 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 Rocket's Moltres [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Rocket's Moltres [1st Edition] 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.