Moltres
Deck Exclusives · 146/165 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Deck ExclusivesNumber
146/165
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Moltres: Rarity & Collectibility
Moltres is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #146/165 of the Deck Exclusives set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Moltres?
In 2026, a Near Mint Moltres (Rare, Deck Exclusives #146/165) changes hands at roughly $1.64, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $1.64, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $0.96. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Moltres is valued near $39.99 — about 24x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Moltres: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Moltres sits around $39.99 — roughly 24x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $8.50, BGS 9.5 $12.50, PSA 8 $8.50 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.32 | $1.32 | $1.32 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.03 | $1.76 | $2.29 | 17 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.96 | $0.96 | $0.96 | 75 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.64 | $1.46 | $3.00 | 1,681 |
Collector Outlook for Moltres
Moltres holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Moltres on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
