Moltres #SWSH185
📉 Dip AlertMoltres #SWSH185 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $16.56, 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.
Moltres #SWSH185 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Moltres at a glance
- SWSH Black Star Promos, Sword & Shield series, 2019.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €16.49.
- Rarity tier — Unknown.
- 7-day average €21.15; 30-day average €46.18.
- Live market value $16.56 for the Holofoil print.
Moltres price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Moltres #SWSH185.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $14.00
- Mid
- $17.51
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Moltres #SWSH185
SWSH Black Star Promos placed Moltres at #SWSH185; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2019 within the Sword & Shield series. The card carries 120 HP and Fire typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by an uncredited illustrator and currently trades at $16.56 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $14.00 to —.
“It's one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres flaps its flaming wings, they glimmer with a dazzling red glow.”
Printed flavour text on the SWSH Black Star Promos #SWSH185 card.
Card facts
- Set
- SWSH Black Star Promos
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #SWSH185 / 307
- Rarity
- Unknown
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2019/11/15
Moltres attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Moltres #SWSH185 — the playability layer behind the price.
Inferno Wings
If this Pokémon has any damage counters on it, this attack does 70 more damage. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Moltres price analysis
What drives the current market value of Moltres #SWSH185.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($16.56) — 1 version in total.
At $16.56 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $16.56 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Moltres at a trend of €16.49, an average sold price of €34.49 and a near-mint floor of €10.00.
Moltres price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €21.15 against a 30-day average of €46.18 (-54.2%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €16.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €16.49.
Moltres has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $16.50 to $16.68; the latest value sits at 33% of that recorded range and 0.7% below the high set October 19, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.7% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 1.1% over the tracked window.
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.
Selling Moltres at $16.56 nets roughly $14.07 on eBay, $14.15 on TCGplayer, $15.38 via Cardmarket, $14.45 on Whatnot or $16.56 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.49.
As a unknown card, Moltres 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?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Moltres #SWSH185 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Moltres #SWSH185.
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 $16.56 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 $62.54 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-36.4% 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 SWSH Black Star Promos
By market value Moltres sits at #37 of 110 in SWSH Black Star Promos (set median $10.18).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 67%.
The set's top card is Special Delivery Bidoof (#SWSH177), valued at $587.64.
What makes Moltres valuable
- Moltres is a Fire card with 120 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Unknown is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Moltres is a modern-era card (2019); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Moltres
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€21.15 and €46.18) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Moltres can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Unknown cards; a clean copy of Moltres can realise well above the $14.00 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $16.56 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- SWSH Black Star Promos was released in 2019; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Moltres value questions
What is the value of Moltres?
The current TCGplayer market value is $16.56 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $14.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €16.49.
Should I buy Moltres?
As a modern-era Unknown card it is trending down in the short term (-54.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Moltres?
Moltres is a Unknown card from SWSH Black Star Promos (Sword & Shield series, 2019). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Moltres?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($16.56). 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 $16.56. 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 Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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