Moltres #9
📉 Dip AlertMoltres is card #9 from Fates Collide, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $9.57 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Moltres #9 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Moltres at a glance
- 7-day average €1.17; 30-day average €1.22.
- Current TCGplayer market value $9.57 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Cardmarket trend price €1.14.
- Rare rarity.
- From Fates Collide (XY), released 2016.
Moltres price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Moltres #9.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.73
- Mid
- $8.97
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.60
- Mid
- $1.58
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Moltres #9
Moltres is the #9 of 124 card in Fates Collide, a modern-era set released in 2016 as part of the XY series. A Fire-type (120 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by OOYAMA and currently trades at $9.57 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $3.73 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Fates Collide
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #9 / 124
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- OOYAMA
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2016/05/02
Moltres attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Moltres #9 — the playability layer behind the price.
Combustion
Flying Flare
You may do 40 more damage. If you do, this Pokémon does 20 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Moltres price analysis
What drives the current market value of Moltres #9.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($9.57), Normal ($1.96) — 2 versions in total.
In the $9.57 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
$9.57 gives Moltres real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Moltres at a trend of €1.14, an average sold price of €1.16 and a near-mint floor of €0.08.
Moltres price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.17 over 7 days versus €1.22 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-4.1%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.80, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €1.14.
Moltres has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $9.57 to $10.35; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 7.5% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 7.5%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Moltres?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $9.57 market translates to a net of about $8.00 (eBay), $8.05 (TCGplayer), $8.74 (Cardmarket), $8.23 (Whatnot) or $9.57 (direct). That $1.57 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Moltres?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Moltres #9 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $9.57 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $55.55 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-53.0% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Moltres within Fates Collide
Moltres ranks #21 of 23 tracked Fates Collide cards by market value, against a set median of $19.19.
That is 50% below the middle of the set — a top-13% position.
The set's top card is Alakazam EX (#125), valued at $164.89.
What makes Moltres valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- At Rare rarity, Moltres is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Moltres is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Artwork by OOYAMA is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Modern-era (2016) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
Buying & selling Moltres
- Bulk lots of Moltres can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Fates Collide was released in 2016; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Moltres can realise well above the $3.73 low end.
- For Moltres, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $9.57 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Moltres value questions
What is the value of Moltres?
Moltres trades near $9.57 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $3.73–—; Cardmarket shows €1.14.
Will Moltres hold its value?
Short-term momentum is softening (-4.1%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Moltres rare?
Moltres is a Rare card from Fates Collide (XY series, 2016). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Moltres are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($9.57), Normal ($1.96). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Moltres sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $9.57. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Moltres cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by OOYAMA also matters to collector demand.
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