Moltres 21/144

Name: Moltres #21 - Skyridge | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ecard3-21
Price: 75.72 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Skyridge Released: May 12, 2003

Pokémon

Fire Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 35 packs (2.9%)

Raw Prices

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75.72

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192.48 $0.49 (0.26%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	369.83	125.03%	x4.9
PSA9	83.98	16.90%	x1.1
PSA8.5	38.00	—	x0.5
PSA8	21.65	71.91%	x0.3
PSA7	16.00	—	x0.2

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,966.38	324.06%	x10
PSA9	357.06	—	x1.9
PSA8	178.84	0.40%	x0.9
PSA7	108.17	—	x0.6

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
121
39.41%
$369.83
PSA 9 Mint
114
37.13%
$83.98
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
40
13.03%
$21.65
PSA 7 Near Mint
11
3.58%
$16.00
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
10
3.26%
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PSA 5 Excellent
5
1.63%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
2
0.65%
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PSA 3 Very Good
1
0.33%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
2
0.65%
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Is Moltres 21/144 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $75.72 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $119.22

$75.72

Raw

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$16

PSA 7 −$89.80

$21.65

PSA 8 −$84.88

$83.98

PSA 9 −$30.66

$369.83

PSA 10 +$218.03

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $75.72 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Moltres
National Pokédex #[146]
Card Number 21/144
Card RarityRare
IllustratorKouki Saitou
Release Date12/05/2003
SeriesE-Card
Expansion Skyridge
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fire
Health Points80 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Resistance Fighting -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Abilities

Poké-Body: Fire Immunity
You can't attach Fire Energy cards from your hand to Moltres.

Attacks

Collect Fire10
If there are any Fire Energy cards in your discard pile, flip a coin. If heads, attach 1 of them to Moltres.
Burning Tail60
Flip a coin. If tails, discard a Fire Energy card attached to Moltres.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Moltres soaring fiercely above a rugged, industrial landscape, its fiery wings blazing intensely, casting a warm glow and leaving trails of flame that illuminate the smoky, gray sky behind.

Playability Overview

Moltres requires careful energy management due to its Fire Immunity ability but can recover energy from the discard pile, making it a risk-reward option for sustained attacks if luck favors coin flips.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Fiery WingsThis card radiates intense energy with its blazing feathers and fiery background. Group it on a "Firestorm" page alongside other fire types that evoke passion and power, like Charizard or Entei. The vibrant colors and dynamic pose really make it a standout piece.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Intense / Bright Orange / Flame Dance / Legendary Beasts

Moltres 21/144

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