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National Pokédex #0146

Moltres Pokémon cards

There are 46 Moltres cards in the English Pokémon TCG, printed across 31 sets from 1999 to 2025. The most valuable is Rocket's Moltres ex #100 from Team Rocket Returns at about $498.88 raw and ungraded; the cheapest priced Moltres card is Moltres #014 (Phantasmal Flames) at $0.25. Moltres is #0146 in the National Pokédex.

Cards
46
Sets
31
Years
1999–2025
Top price
$498.88
Median
$17.85
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Rocket's Moltres ex — Team Rocket Returns #100

Most valuable Moltres cards

RankCardSetNumberRarityMarket price
1Rocket's Moltres ex — Team Rocket Returns #100Rocket's Moltres exTeam Rocket Returns · 2004#100Rare$498.88
2Moltres — Skyridge #H20MoltresSkyridge · 2003#H20Rare$338.00
3Moltres — Supreme Victors #149MoltresSupreme Victors · 2009#149Rare$301.32
4Galarian Moltres V — Chilling Reign #177Galarian Moltres VChilling Reign · 2021#177Ultra Rare$235.28
5Moltres — Skyridge #21MoltresSkyridge · 2003#21Rare$192.48
6Moltres ex — FireRed & LeafGreen #115Moltres exFireRed & LeafGreen · 2004#115Rare$180.88
7Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno GX — SM Black Star Promos #SM210Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno GXSM Black Star Promos · 2017#SM210None$153.92
8Blaine's Moltres — Gym Heroes #1Blaine's MoltresGym Heroes · 2000#1Rare Holo$135.03
9Moltres — Legendary Collection #30MoltresLegendary Collection · 2002#30Rare Holo$100.74
10Team Rocket's Moltres ex — Destined Rivals #229Team Rocket's Moltres exDestined Rivals · 2025#229Special illustration rare$94.33

Raw market values for ungraded copies, from marketplace sales data via TCGCSV, refreshed yesterday. Estimates for reference — not an offer to buy or sell. Graded PSA 9 / PSA 10 comps are in the Scryda app.

All 46 Moltres cards by set

Newest set first. Each tile links to the card's own page with its price history and details; each set heading links to the full set list. The newest Moltres print is in Phantasmal Flames (2025); the oldest is Miscellaneous Cards & Products.

Phantasmal Flames2025 · 1 Moltres card

Moltres — Phantasmal Flames #014, Rare
Moltres
#014 · Rare
$0.25

1512023 · 1 Moltres card

Moltres — 151 #146, Rare
Moltres
#146 · Rare
$1.53

Prize Pack Series Cards2022 · 2 Moltres cards

Galarian Moltres — Prize Pack Series Cards #93, Rare
Galarian Moltres
#93 · Rare
$7.51
Galarian Moltres V — Prize Pack Series Cards #97, Ultra Rare
Galarian Moltres V
#97 · Ultra Rare
$16.26

Pokémon GO2022 · 1 Moltres card

Moltres — Pokémon GO #012, ★
Moltres
#012 · ★
$0.42

Astral Radiance2022 · 1 Moltres card

Galarian Moltres V — Astral Radiance #TG20, Rare Holo V
Galarian Moltres V
#TG20 · Rare Holo V
$18.98

Brilliant Stars2022 · 2 Moltres cards

Moltres — Brilliant Stars #021, Holo Rare
Moltres
#021 · Holo Rare
$0.36
Galarian Moltres V — Brilliant Stars #183, Secret Rare
Galarian Moltres V
#183 · Secret Rare
$21.09

Evolving Skies2021 · 1 Moltres card

Galarian Moltres — Evolving Skies #93, Holo Rare
Galarian Moltres
#93 · Holo Rare
$0.41

SWSH Black Star Promos2019 · 3 Moltres cards

Galarian Moltres — SWSH Black Star Promos #SWSH125, None
Galarian Moltres
#SWSH125 · None
$14.48
Moltres — SWSH Black Star Promos #SWSH185, None
Moltres
#SWSH185 · None
$17.83
Galarian Moltres — SWSH Black Star Promos #SWSH284, None
Galarian Moltres
#SWSH284 · None
$13.96

Team Up2019 · 1 Moltres card

Moltres — Team Up #19, Rare
Moltres
#19 · Rare
$2.97

Lost Thunder2018 · 1 Moltres card

Moltres — Lost Thunder #38, Rare
Moltres
#38 · Rare
$1.41

SM Black Star Promos2017 · 2 Moltres cards

Moltres — SM Black Star Promos #SM143, Rare
Moltres
#SM143 · Rare
$10.23
Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno GX — SM Black Star Promos #SM210, None
Moltres & Zapdos & Articuno GX
#SM210 · None
$153.92

Deck Exclusives2016 · 1 Moltres card

Moltres — Deck Exclusives #146, Rare
Moltres
#146 · Rare
$1.77

Fates Collide2016 · 1 Moltres card

Moltres — Fates Collide #9, Rare
Moltres
#9 · Rare
$10.21

Legendary Treasures2013 · 1 Moltres card

Moltres — Legendary Treasures #22, Rare
Moltres
#22 · Rare
$6.47

XY Black Star Promos2013 · 1 Moltres card

Moltres — XY Black Star Promos #XY127, None
Moltres
#XY127 · None
$54.85

Plasma Storm2013 · 1 Moltres card

Moltres-EX — Plasma Storm #14, Rare
Moltres-EX
#14 · Rare
$12.06

Next Destinies2012 · 1 Moltres card

Moltres — Next Destinies #14, Rare
Moltres
#14 · Rare
$5.04

Supreme Victors2009 · 2 Moltres cards

Moltres — Supreme Victors #36, Rare
Moltres
#36 · Rare
$11.46
Moltres — Supreme Victors #149, Rare
Moltres
#149 · Rare
$301.32

Majestic Dawn2008 · 1 Moltres card

Moltres — Majestic Dawn #10, Rare Holo
Moltres
#10 · Rare Holo
$45.88

Team Rocket Returns2004 · 1 Moltres card

Rocket's Moltres ex — Team Rocket Returns #100, Rare
Rocket's Moltres ex
#100 · Rare
$498.88

FireRed & LeafGreen2004 · 1 Moltres card

Moltres ex — FireRed & LeafGreen #115, Rare
Moltres ex
#115 · Rare
$180.88

Nintendo Black Star Promos2003 · 1 Moltres card

Moltres ex — Nintendo Black Star Promos #31, Common
Moltres ex
#31 · Common
$93.17

Skyridge2003 · 2 Moltres cards

Moltres — Skyridge #21, Rare
Moltres
#21 · Rare
$192.48
Moltres — Skyridge #H20, Rare
Moltres
#H20 · Rare
$338.00

Legendary Collection2002 · 1 Moltres card

Moltres — Legendary Collection #30, Rare Holo
Moltres
#30 · Rare Holo
$100.74

Gym Heroes2000 · 2 Moltres cards

Blaine's Moltres — Gym Heroes #1, Rare Holo
Blaine's Moltres
#1 · Rare Holo
$135.03
Rocket's Moltres — Gym Heroes #12, Rare Holo
Rocket's Moltres
#12 · Rare Holo
$79.68

Fossil1999 · 2 Moltres cards

Moltres — Fossil #12, Rare
Moltres
#12 · Rare
$64.84
Moltres — Fossil #27, Rare
Moltres
#27 · Rare
$10.58

Wizards Black Star Promos1999 · 1 Moltres card

Moltres — Wizards Black Star Promos #21, Common
Moltres
#21 · Common
$19.88

Common questions

How many Moltres cards are there?

There are 46 Moltres cards in the English Pokémon TCG catalog, spread across 31 sets released between 1999 and 2025. That counts every distinct print — base cards, ex/EX/GX/V forms, full arts and promos — but not Japanese or other-language printings.

What is the most valuable Moltres card?

Rocket's Moltres ex #100 from Team Rocket Returns (2004), a Rare, is the most valuable Moltres card at about $498.88 for a raw, ungraded copy, based on market data refreshed yesterday. Graded PSA 9 and PSA 10 copies sell for more.

How much is a Moltres card worth?

It depends on the print. Across the 46 Moltres cards with a market price, values run from $0.25 to $498.88, with a median of $17.85. Commons and recent bulk sit at the low end; vintage holos, full arts and special illustration rares carry the top prices. Check the set and collector number on your card, then find it in the list on this page.

What was the first Moltres card?

The earliest Moltres card in the catalog is Moltres #21 from Wizards Black Star Promos, released July 1, 1999, currently valued at about $19.88 ungraded.

Which Moltres cards do you own?

Scan your cards with Scryda to price every Moltres in your binder, track what they're worth over time, and see which prints you're missing.

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