Moltres (Japanese)
BW3: Psycho Drive · 009/052 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
009/052
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Moltres (Japanese) Worth?
Moltres (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the BW3: Psycho Drive set, card number 009/052. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Moltres (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Moltres (Japanese) (BW3: Psycho Drive, 009/052) is worth around $5.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.53. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.00, Lightly Played $6.00, Damaged $3.53 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $60.00 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $34.98.
Is It Worth Grading Moltres (Japanese)?
Grading Moltres (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.00) and a PSA 10 ($60.00) is about $55.00 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $34.98. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $3.53 | $3.53 | $3.53 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $34.98 | $34.98 | $34.98 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 2 |
Is Moltres (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Moltres (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Moltres (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
