Moltres 021/172

Name: Moltres #21 - Brilliant Stars | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: swsh9-21
Price: 0.27 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Brilliant Stars Released: Feb 25, 2022

Pokémon

Fire Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 56.6 packs (1.8%)

Raw Prices

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normal

Found in Booster Packs

0.27

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

0.30 $0.04 (11.76%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

0.42 $0.06 (12.50%)

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cosmos Holofoil

Promotional / Event Release

1.09 $0.16 (17.20%)

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play Pokemon Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

0.45 $0.01 (2.27%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	41.00	—	x152
PSA9	26.69	—	x99
PSA8	12.00	—	x44

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	19.97	—	x67
PSA9	13.20	11.02%	x44
PSA8	9.50	—	x32

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	14.70	—	x35

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
0
0.00%
$41.00
PSA 9 Mint
13
65.00%
$26.69
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
6
30.00%
$12.00
PSA 7 Near Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Moltres 021/172 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.27 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.49

$0.27

Raw

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PSA 6 —

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PSA 7 —

$12

PSA 8 −$17.83

$26.69

PSA 9 −$5.05

$41

PSA 10 +$7.40

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.27 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)

About Moltres

It's one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres flaps its flaming wings, they glimmer with a dazzling red glow.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Moltres
National Pokédex #[146]
Card Number 021/172
Card RarityRare Holo
Illustratorotumami
Release Date25/02/2022
Regulation MarkF
SeriesSword & Shield
Expansion Brilliant Stars
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fire
Health Points120 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Inferno Wings20+
If this Pokémon has any damage counters on it, this attack does 70 more damage. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Moltres soaring fiercely through a smoky sky, its blazing wings and flaming crest trailing intense flames, engulfing the surrounding air in a fiery, dynamic blaze of orange and red heat.

Playability Overview

Moltres rewards strategic damage absorption to boost its attack power significantly, making it a risk-reward choice that encourages careful HP management during battles.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Fiery FlightThis Moltres card radiates energy with its vibrant flames and dynamic pose. It deserves a spot on a "Legendary Beasts" page, ideally alongside cards that feature other majestic Pokémon. The fiery backdrop adds intensity, making it stand out beautifully next to cards with similar fiery aesthetics.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Fierce / Bright Colors / Legendary / Flight Path

Moltres 021/172