Moltres 27 / 62 Pokemon Card from Fossil Set

Moltres is a Basic Pokémon card from the Fossil set, released in the vintage era in 1999. It is a Fire type with 70 HP and was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.…

Set: Fossil
Number: 27/62
Rarity: Rare

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About the Moltres Pokémon Card

Moltres is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Fossil set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 27/62 and is classified as Rare. The Fossil set was released on October 10, 1999.

The card includes the flavor text: “Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.”.

Moltres Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Moltres

Card number: 27/62

Set: Fossil

Series: Base

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Fire

HP: 70

Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

Release date: October 10, 1999

National Pokédex number: 146

Why Collect the Moltres Pokémon Card?

Moltres is a solid addition to the Fossil set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Moltres Pokémon Card

Moltres was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Moltres Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Moltres is about

39 (high), with a mid-point near $59.95. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Fossil set has a median card value near

3.12 and an average near $43.79, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -31% over the last 7 days and -27% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Fossil set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Moltres Pokémon Card

Whether Moltres is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 3,643 copies of this card, of which 494 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 13.6%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Moltres Pokémon Card?

Rare cards like Moltres are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 3,643 copies to date.

Other Printings of Moltres

Moltres appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge H20 (around $338), Supreme Victors 149 (around

24) and Legendary Collection 30 (around

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Moltres card from?

Moltres is from the Fossil set (Base series), numbered 27/62 with the Rare rarity.

What rarity is the Moltres card?

Moltres is classified as Rare.

How much is the Moltres 27/62 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about

7.48, within a recent range of roughly 0.00 to

39. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Moltres card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 3,643 copies so far, with about 13.6% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Moltres?

PSA has graded 3,643 copies, of which 494 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 13.6%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Moltres card?