Blaine's Moltres (Japanese)
Challenge from the Darkness · · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
What Is Blaine's Moltres (Japanese) Worth?
Blaine's Moltres (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Challenge from the Darkness, card number . On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Blaine's Moltres (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Blaine's Moltres (Japanese) (Challenge from the Darkness, ) is worth around $40.04 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $40.04, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $12.04. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $40.04, Lightly Played $27.86, Moderately Played $18.33, Heavily Played $16.00, Damaged $12.04 — 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 $500.00 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $115.00.
Is It Worth Grading Blaine's Moltres (Japanese)?
Grading Blaine's Moltres (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($40.04) and a PSA 10 ($500.00) is about $459.96 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $115.00, CGC 10 $299.99, CGC 9.5 $95.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 8 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $129.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $299.99 | $299.99 | $299.99 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $24.89 | $24.89 | $24.89 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $16.51 | $16.51 | $16.51 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $64.99 | $64.99 | $64.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $64.00 | $64.00 | $64.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $54.84 | $54.84 | $54.84 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $47.99 | $47.99 | $47.99 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $62.99 | $62.99 | $62.99 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $115.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 | 31 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $600.00 | $600.00 | $600.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $12.04 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 30 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | 20 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $27.86 | $27.86 | $27.86 | 97 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $18.33 | $18.33 | $18.33 | 55 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $40.04 | $43.24 | $43.24 | 71 |
Is Blaine's Moltres (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Blaine's Moltres (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Blaine's Moltres (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
