Moltres #21
🔥 Hot MoveMoltres #21 sits in the E-Card series and carries a live market value of $192.48, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Demand for Moltres #21 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Moltres at a glance
- Recent averages: €383.25 (7d), €273.79 (30d).
- Rarity: Rare.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €382.68.
- Trades around $192.48 on TCGplayer.
- Set: Skyridge (E-Card, 2003).
Moltres price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Moltres #21.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $147.25
- Mid
- $198.63
- High
- —
- Low
- $70.00
- Mid
- $87.49
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Moltres #21
Skyridge placed Moltres at #21; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2003 within the E-Card series. It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 80 HP, printed as Basic.
The card is illustrated by Kouki Saitou and currently trades at $192.48 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $147.25 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Skyridge
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #21 / 144
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2003/05/12
Moltres attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Moltres #21 — the playability layer behind the price.
Fire Immunity
You can't attach Fire Energy cards from your hand to Moltres.
Collect Fire
If there are any Energy cards in your discard pile, flip a coin. If heads, attach 1 of them to Moltres.
Burning Tail
Flip a coin. If tails, discard a Energy card attached to Moltres.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Fire Immunity
- Attacks
- 2
Moltres price analysis
What drives the current market value of Moltres #21.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($192.48), Normal ($74.39).
$192.48 places Moltres in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
$192.48 places Moltres in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
Cardmarket values Moltres at a trend of €382.68, an average sold price of €301.74 and a near-mint floor of €29.99.
Moltres price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €383.25 against a 30-day average of €273.79 (+40%).
Single-day average: €500.00; Cardmarket trend price €382.68.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $192.48–$192.48. The most recent snapshot of $192.48 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, 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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $192.48 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $166.68 via eBay's default tier, $167.64 on TCGplayer, $182.51 on Cardmarket, $171.20 on Whatnot and $192.48 selling directly — a $25.80 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Moltres #21.
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 #21 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Moltres #21.
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 $192.48 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $546.10 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $160.95. You need a graded sale of $238.46 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $252.35 (108.5% 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 within Skyridge
Moltres ranks #40 of 170 tracked Skyridge cards by market value, against a set median of $88.24.
That is 118% above the middle of the set — a top-77% position.
The set's top card is Charizard (#146), valued at $2,999.99.
What makes Moltres valuable
- Priced at $192.48 with thin supply, Moltres sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Moltres is sought by players and collectors alike.
- The Kouki Saitou artwork gives Moltres appeal beyond pure playability.
- Moltres is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Moltres
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $192.48 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Moltres can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Moltres has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€383.25 and €273.79) to time entries and exits.
- Skyridge was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Moltres value questions
What is the value of Moltres?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $192.48 (low $147.25, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €382.68.
Should I buy Moltres?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era E-Card set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Moltres?
Moltres is a Rare card from Skyridge (E-Card series, 2003). 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 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($192.48), Normal ($74.39). 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 $192.48. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Moltres?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Kouki Saitou also matters to collector demand.
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