Moltres (Japanese)
Pokemon Web · 043/048 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Pokemon WebNumber
043/048
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Moltres (Japanese) Worth?
Moltres (Japanese) is a holographic rare from Pokemon Web, card number 043/048. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Moltres (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Moltres (Japanese) (Pokemon Web, 043/048) is worth around $185.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $185.00, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $139.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $660.46 — about 3.6x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $235.00.
Is It Worth Grading Moltres (Japanese)?
Grading Moltres (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($185.00) and a PSA 10 ($660.46) is about $475.46 — a 3.6x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $235.00, CGC 10 $349.99, PSA 8 $179.99. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $139.00 | $139.00 | $139.00 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $560.00 | $560.00 | $560.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $349.99 | $349.99 | $349.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $660.46 | $660.46 | $660.46 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $138.16 | $138.16 | $138.16 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $179.99 | $179.99 | $179.99 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $235.00 | $235.00 | $235.00 | 16 |
Is Moltres (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Moltres (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. 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.
