Moltres (Japanese)
S9: Star Birth · 018/100 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
S9: Star BirthNumber
018/100
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Moltres (Japanese) Worth?
Moltres (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S9: Star Birth set, card number 018/100. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Moltres (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Moltres (Japanese) (S9: Star Birth, 018/100) is worth around $0.55 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $0.55, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $1.25. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $15.50 — about 28x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Moltres (Japanese)?
Grading Moltres (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($0.55) and a PSA 10 ($15.50) is about $14.95 — a 28x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: CGC 10 $15.00. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.59 | $1.59 | $1.59 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.55 | 15 |
Is Moltres (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Moltres (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. 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.
