Moltres (Japanese)
Mystery of the Fossils · · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Moltres (Japanese) Worth?
Moltres (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Mystery of the Fossils, 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.
Moltres (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Moltres (Japanese) (Mystery of the Fossils, ) is worth around $27.82 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $27.82, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $7.16. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $27.82, Lightly Played $14.85, Moderately Played $11.13, Heavily Played $9.63, Damaged $7.16 — 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 $700.00 — about 25x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $100.00.
Is It Worth Grading Moltres (Japanese)?
Grading Moltres (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($27.82) and a PSA 10 ($700.00) is about $672.18 — a 25x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $100.00, CGC 10 $195.00, CGC 9.5 $66.00. 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 | $11.74 | $11.74 | $11.74 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 7 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $15.69 | $15.69 | $15.69 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | 10 |
| ebay | BGS 5 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $129.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $195.00 | $195.00 | $195.00 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 2 5 | $21.81 | $21.81 | $21.81 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 3 | $17.99 | $17.99 | $17.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $64.99 | $64.99 | $64.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $66.00 | $66.00 | $66.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $22.05 | $22.05 | $22.05 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $700.00 | $700.00 | $700.00 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $32.99 | $32.99 | $32.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $25.95 | $25.95 | $25.95 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $28.88 | $28.88 | $28.88 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 27 |
| ebay | TAG 6 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $7.16 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 55 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $9.63 | $9.63 | $9.63 | 44 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.85 | $14.85 | $14.85 | 90 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $11.13 | $8.95 | $13.95 | 62 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $27.82 | $27.82 | $27.82 | 67 |
Is Moltres (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like 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 Moltres (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
