Moltres Fossil Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Photo is the set's stock scan and may show a different printing (e.g. a 1st Edition stamp) — this value is for the 1st Edition Holofoil printing.

Moltres

Fossil · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base3-12 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$145.65
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $80.11 – $254.11.
▲ 9% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$130.77
Never pay above $138.96
Optimal sell
$167.42
Never sell below $152.18
Buy this card · aim to pay under $138.96
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $167.42 · never below $152.18. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.
Shipping & protection supplies
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
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Common questions
How much is Moltres worth?

Moltres from Fossil has a fair market value of about $145.65 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Moltres?

List around $167.42 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $140.26 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Moltres?

A disciplined buy target is about $130.77 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $138.96.

Where can I buy Moltres?

Moltres is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $145.65 and aim to pay under $138.96 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Moltres?

Moltres is trending rising ~17% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $138.96; paying near or below $130.77 keeps a margin of safety versus the $145.65 fair value.

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