Moltres #30
🔥 Hot Move📉 Dip AlertMoltres #30 sits in the Legendary Collection series and carries a live market value of $13.52, 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 #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.
Moltres price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Moltres #30.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $7.90
- Mid
- $13.26
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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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 —.
“Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.”
Printed flavour text on the Legendary Collection #30 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Legendary Collection
- Series
- Legendary Collection
- Number
- #30 / 110
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #146
- Released
- 2002/05/24
Moltres attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Moltres #30 — the playability layer behind the price.
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.
Dive Bomb
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Battle stats
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
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.
$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).
Moltres price history & movement
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
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 $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
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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
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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 $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).
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 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.
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 & 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.
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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