Moltres

Fossil · #12 · Rare Holo

$191US · TCGplayer

$49.81EU · Cardmarket

-11%7-day (EU)

-22%30-day (EU)

Rare HoloRarity

#4 of 62Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: flat this week; -22% over 30 days; a top chase card in its set; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (1stEditionHolofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$143
Market	$191
Mid	$187
High	$1,573

Every print variant (2)

Variant	Market	Low – High
1st Edition Holofoil	$191	$143 – $1,573
Unlimited Holofoil	$69.99	$40.00 – $400

The same card, different print: $191 vs $69.99 — a 2.7× spread. Check which variant a listing actually is before you judge the price.

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€46.12
Avg 1-day	€40.00
Avg 7-day	€51.78
Avg 30-day	€59.35
Low	€6.00

Authenticity check

At $191, Moltres is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Moltres offered under about $95.27 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Moltres (Fossil #12) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Moltres from Fossil is worth about $191 (TCGplayer US market) and around €49.81 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Moltres rare?

Its rarity is listed as Rare Holo and it ranks #4 of 62 by value in Fossil. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Fossil?

By current US market price, it's Gengar at $601.

Is Moltres's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's -11% over 7 days, -22% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Moltres's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Moltres on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Moltres is fake?

Because it trades at $191, Moltres is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $191 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.