Moltres Fossil Rare Pokémon card — value and price

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Moltres

Fossil · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base3-27 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$39.25
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $21.59 – $67.73.
▼ 12% · 49d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$31.22
Never pay above $35.64
Optimal sell
$42.61
Never sell below $40.26
≈ $31.67 in hand after fees & shipping

These are marketplace prices — what a card trades at between collectors on eBay, TCGplayer or Cardmarket. A local shop buying for cash pays well under this, and that isn't a bad offer: they carry the rent, the staff and the risk of stock that may sit for a year. Store credit usually beats their cash price.

Buy this card · aim to pay under $35.64
Buy this card on TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →
When it arrives: a penny sleeve + toploader is all it takes to keep it Near Mint.
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $42.61 · never below $40.26. 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.
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 $39.25 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Moltres?

List around $42.61 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $31.67 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Moltres?

A disciplined buy target is about $31.22 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $35.64.

Where can I buy Moltres?

Moltres is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $39.25 and aim to pay under $35.64 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Moltres?

Moltres is trending falling ~35% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $35.64; paying near or below $31.22 keeps a margin of safety versus the $39.25 fair value.

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