Moltres Fossil Rare Pokémon card — value and price

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Moltres

Fossil · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base3-27 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$37.37
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $20.55 – $58.29.
▼ 57% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$32.85
Never pay above $35.34
Optimal sell
$40.59
Never sell below $38.34
Buy this card · aim to pay under $35.34
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $40.59 · never below $38.34. 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.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
Shipping & protection supplies
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape
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Common questions
How much is Moltres worth?

Moltres from Fossil has a fair market value of about $37.37 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Moltres?

List around $40.59 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $29.91 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Moltres?

A disciplined buy target is about $32.85 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $35.34.

Where can I buy Moltres?

Moltres is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $37.37 and aim to pay under $35.34 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Moltres?

Moltres is trending falling ~9% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $35.34; paying near or below $32.85 keeps a margin of safety versus the $37.37 fair value.

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