Moltres 12/62

Name: Moltres #12 - Fossil | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base3-12
Price: 183.1 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Fossil Released: Oct 10, 1999

Pokémon

Fire Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 45 packs (2.2%)

Raw Prices

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first Edition Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

183.10 $13.73 (8.11%)

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unlimited Holofoil

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62.95 $1.69 (2.76%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	3,825.43	18.37%	x21
PSA9	699.68	31.33%	x3.8
PSA8.5	257.64	39.38%	x1.4
PSA8	145.00	—	x0.8
PSA7	172.38	1.49%	x0.9

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	2,046.70	110.33%	x33
PSA9	245.29	1.14%	x3.9
PSA8	97.23	10.09%	x1.5
PSA7	64.57	0.73%	x1.0

About Moltres

Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Moltres
National Pokédex #146
Card Number 12/62
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Release Date10/10/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Fossil
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fire
Health Points70 HP
Resistance Fighting -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Wildfire
You may discard any number of Fire Energy cards attached to Moltres when you use this attack. If you do, discard that many cards from the top of your opponent's deck.
Dive Bomb80
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Moltres soaring against a cosmic backdrop, its flaming wings ablaze with radiant orange and yellow flames, illuminating the dark sky filled with shimmering stars and swirling fiery energy.

Playability Overview

This Moltres card offers solid offensive power and a useful milling ability but is hindered by its coin flip dependency and moderate HP for competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Fiery LegendsThis classic Moltres card is perfect as a centerpiece on a fire-themed page. Its bright orange and yellow flames pop against darker backgrounds, so placing it with other legendary or elemental Fire types will make the whole spread feel powerful and dynamic.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Intense / Warm Orange / Legendary Birds / Flame Burst