Moltres ex #31
Moltres ex is card #31 from Nintendo Black Star Promos, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $132.46 for its 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Moltres ex #31. Sell on your own schedule.
Moltres ex at a glance
- Live market value $132.46 for the Holofoil print.
- No published price history.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Set: Nintendo Black Star Promos (POP, 2003).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Moltres ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Moltres ex #31.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $175.00
- Mid
- $999.99
- High
- —
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About Moltres ex #31
Nintendo Black Star Promos placed Moltres ex at #31; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2003 within the POP series. It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 100 HP, printed as Basic.
Ken Ikuji illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $132.46, with listings from $175.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Nintendo Black Star Promos
- Series
- POP
- Number
- #31 / 40
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Ken Ikuji
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2003/10/01
Moltres ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Moltres ex #31 — the playability layer behind the price.
Synchronized Lift
As long as you have Articuno ex and Zapdos ex in play, the Retreat Cost for Moltres ex is 0.
Flame Gift
You may move a Fire Energy card attached to Moltres ex to 1 of your Pokémon.
Scorching Wing
Discard all Fire Energy attached to Moltres ex.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Synchronized Lift
- Attacks
- 2
Moltres ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Moltres ex #31.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($132.46) — 1 version in total.
$132.46 places Moltres ex in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
$132.46 places Moltres ex in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
Cardmarket does not list Moltres ex, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Moltres ex price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $115.21–$132.46. The most recent snapshot of $132.46 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 7.1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $132.46 market translates to a net of about $114.61 (eBay), $115.27 (TCGplayer), $125.49 (Cardmarket), $117.72 (Whatnot) or $132.46 (direct). That $17.85 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a common card, Moltres ex sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
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 ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Moltres ex #31 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 $132.46 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $363.34 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $98.29. You need a graded sale of $178.44 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $163.06 (94.5% 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 ex within Nintendo Black Star Promos
Moltres ex ranks #14 of 29 tracked Nintendo Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $131.23.
That is 1% above the middle of the set — a top-55% position.
The set's top card is Rayquaza ex (#39), valued at $800.00.
What makes Moltres ex valuable
- Ken Ikuji illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Priced at $132.46 with thin supply, Moltres ex sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Moltres ex is a Fire card with 100 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- At Common rarity, Moltres ex is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Moltres ex
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Moltres ex has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $132.46 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Moltres ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Nintendo Black Star Promos was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
Moltres ex value questions
What is the value of Moltres ex?
The current TCGplayer market value is $132.46 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $175.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Should I buy Moltres ex?
As a classic-era Common card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Moltres ex?
Moltres ex is a Common card from Nintendo Black Star Promos (POP series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Moltres ex have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($132.46). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Moltres ex?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $132.46. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Moltres ex's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era POP set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Ken Ikuji also matters to collector demand.
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