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Legendary Collection·Legendary Collection series·#30

Moltres #30

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Moltres #30 sits in the Legendary Collection series and carries a live market value of $13.52, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value

$13.52

Cardmarket (EUR)

€5.88

Print variants

7d trend

▲ 29.3%

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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated October 26, 2026 · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Moltres #30 today, you'd net about

$13.52after fees · best route: Direct

Direct $13.52Cardmarket $12.49Whatnot $11.75TCGplayer $11.50eBay $11.43

Sell on Cardmarket Model your exact net →

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 29.3%

Market heating up ▲

Demand for Moltres #30 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Moltres at a glance

Cardmarket values it at €5.88 (EUR).
From Legendary Collection (Legendary Collection), released 2002.
Rarity tier — Rare.
Current TCGplayer market value $13.52 (Normal).
7-day average €7.24; 30-day average €5.60.

Market prices

Moltres price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Moltres #30.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Normaltop

$13.52

TCGplayer market

Low: $7.90
Mid: $13.26
High: —

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price

€5.88

Avg sold

€6.46

Lowest NM

€1.00

7-day avg

€7.24

30-day avg

€5.60

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.

Deal check

Is this Moltres a good deal?

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Asking price

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Live market value$13.52

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Overview

About Moltres #30

Moltres is the #30 of 110 card in Legendary Collection, a vintage-era set released in 2002 as part of the Legendary Collection series. The card carries 70 HP and Fire typing, with a Basic designation.

The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and currently trades at $13.52 for the Normal printing, with a low-to-high range of $7.90 to —.

Card facts

Set: Legendary Collection
Series: Legendary Collection
Number: #30 / 110
Rarity: Rare
Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
HP: 70
Type: Fire
Subtype: Basic
Released: 2002/05/24

Card text

Moltres attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Moltres #30 — the playability layer behind the price.

Fire

Wildfire

You may discard any number of R 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.

FireFireFireFire

Dive Bomb

Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.

Battle stats

Resistance: Fighting -30
Retreat cost: —
Attacks: 2

Market analysis

Moltres price analysis

What drives the current market value of Moltres #30.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Normal ($13.52) — 1 version in total.

$13.52 gives Moltres real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.

In EUR, Moltres trends at €5.88 on Cardmarket (avg sold €6.46, lowest NM €1.00).

Price trend

Moltres price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $125.00▼ 89.2% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $13.52

The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €7.24, 29.3% above the 30-day average of €5.60.

The most recent 24-hour average is €6.98, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €5.88.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Moltres, with a recorded low of $13.38 and high of $125.00; current value is at 0% of that band.

Recorded volatility runs near 42.3% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 89.3% over the tracked window.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€6.98

7-day avg€7.24

30-day avg€5.60

Trend price€5.88

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest October 26, 2026

Prices as of October 26, 2026

Since October 21, 2026:▲ $0.04 (+0.3%)

All-time high

$125.00

October 15, 2026

All-time low

$13.38

October 19, 2026

Off all-time high

-89.2%

11 days since high

Since first snapshot

-89.2%

October 15, 2026

Max drawdown

-89.3%

peak-to-trough

Daily volatility

42.3%

st. dev of daily moves

Current value

$13.52

latest snapshot

Position in recorded range

low $13.38high $125.00

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

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.

Selling Moltres at $13.52 nets roughly $11.43 on eBay, $11.50 on TCGplayer, $12.49 via Cardmarket, $11.75 on Whatnot or $13.52 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.09.

High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.

Your sale

Sale price

Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Moltres #30.

Your shipping cost

Weight · 1 oz

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Best net payout$13.52

Spread across platforms$2.09

Platform	Account	Fees	Eff. fee	You net
eBay	No Store	$2.09	15.5%	$11.43	Sell on eBay →
TCGplayer	Standard Seller	$2.02	15.0%	$11.50	Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local Shop	Private Seller	$1.03	7.6%	$12.49	Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)best	Cash / In Person	—	0.0%	$13.52	Sell in person
Whatnot	Standard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)	$1.77	13.1%	$11.75	Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Moltres?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Moltres #30 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

Raw purchase price

Pre-filled with the live market value for Moltres #30.

Grading service tier

Shipping & insurance

Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.

Marketplace fee · 13%

Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.

PSA 9 value

PSA 10 value

Chance of PSA 9 · 55%

Chance of PSA 10 · 30%

Should you grade this?

Not worth grading

At $13.52 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 $59.49 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-43.1% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw

$11.76

Net as PSA 9

—

[object Object] vs raw

Net as PSA 10

—

[object Object] vs raw

Break-even sale

$59.49

Expected value

—

Expected profit

—

-43.1% ROI

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.

Set context

Moltres within Legendary Collection

By market value Moltres sits at #23 of 44 in Legendary Collection (set median $14.42).

Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 50%.

The set's top card is Charizard (#3), valued at $899.99.

Rank in set

#23

of 44 tracked

Set median

$14.42

Rarity

Rare

Series

Legendary Collection

Full Legendary Collection report →

Value drivers

What makes Moltres valuable

Moltres dates to 2002, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
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.

Buying notes

Buying & selling Moltres

Because it is a Pokémon card, Moltres has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Legendary Collection was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $13.52 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€7.24 and €5.60) to time entries and exits.
Bulk lots of Moltres can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.

FAQ

Moltres value questions

What is the value of Moltres?

Moltres trades near $13.52 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $7.90–—; Cardmarket shows €5.88.

Is Moltres a good investment?

As a vintage-era Rare card it is trending up in the short term (29.3% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.

What rarity is Moltres?

Moltres is a Rare card from Legendary Collection (Legendary Collection series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

Does Moltres have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($13.52). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Moltres?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $13.52. 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 vintage-era Legendary Collection set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.

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