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Fossil (1999)Holo Rare#12/621999Fire

Moltres (Fossil)

How much is Moltres worth? — live price & value guide

The Fossil Moltres holo, the fire legendary bird from the second English expansion.

Part of the Fossil set.

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Pokédex
Year
1999
Card no.
12/62
National Dex
#146
Type
Fire
Illustrator
Mitsuhiro Arita
Language
English

Fossil holo; edition scarcity follows early WOTC patterns.

Why Moltres holds value

Moltres rounds out the early WOTC legendary birds with Zapdos and Articuno. English Moltres is Fossil, not Base Set, so set matching is the first comps filter.

  • +Holo rare #12/62 in English Fossil.
  • +Print runs: 1st Edition and Unlimited.
  • +Holo wear is common; inspect carefully on raw copies.
Grades to watch
PSA 10PSA 9BGS 9.5PSA 8

PSA 10 vs PSA 9 vs raw for Moltres

Match Fossil and edition, then grade. Use sold comps for that exact printing only.

Graded vs raw guide · PSA 10 vs raw for Canadians · How much is my card worth?

Variants & printings

The same card exists in more than one printing. Match the listing to the right one before you compare prices.

1st Edition

1st Edition stamp left of the art.

Top print.

Unlimited

No 1st Edition stamp.

Most common.

How to spot the real Moltres

  1. 1Confirm Fossil set symbol and #12/62.
  2. 2Do not mix with Base Set or later Moltres printings.
  3. 3Check holo scratches and whitening under light.

From the Fossil set

See the full set →
Articuno (Fossil)
Holo Rare · #2/62

Frequently asked

Is Moltres a Base Set card?

No. English Moltres is from Fossil. Match Fossil before comparing prices.

Is Moltres cheaper than Charizard?

Usually yes by a wide margin. Still match edition and grade; a cheap Unlimited is not a 1st Edition deal.

Learn more

Basics
First Edition vs Shadowless vs Unlimited
How to tell the three Base Set print runs apart at a glance, why edition swings value, and where to compare live listings.
Fundamentals
How much is my Pokémon card worth?
Identify set and edition, match grade, use sold comps, then check live listings. Asking prices are not value.
Grading
Population reports 101
What a pop report counts, what it misses, and why a low population at the top grade drives value. Read gem rate the right way.

Related cards

Zapdos (Base Set)
Base Set (1999)
Articuno (Fossil)
Fossil (1999)
Charizard (Base Set)
Base Set (1999)

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