Moltres 12 / 78 Pokemon Card from Pokémon GO Set
Moltres is a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with 120 HP. It is part of the Pokémon GO set from the Sword & Shield series and features artwork by Pani Kobayashi. The…
- Set: Pokémon GO
- Number: 12/78
- Rarity: Rare Holo
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About the Moltres Pokémon Card
Moltres is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 120 HP from the Pokémon GO set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 12/78 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Pokémon GO set was released on July 1, 2022.
The card includes the flavor text: “It's one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres flaps its flaming wings, they glimmer with a dazzling red glow.”.
Moltres Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Moltres
Card number: 12/78
Set: Pokémon GO
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Fire
HP: 120
Artist: Pani Kobayashi
Release date: July 1, 2022
National Pokédex number: 146
Why Collect the Moltres Pokémon Card?
Moltres is a solid addition to the Pokémon GO 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 Pani Kobayashi.
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 $0.43. Recent listings range from roughly $0.20 (low) to
For context, the Pokémon GO set has a median card value near $0.57 and an average near $4.65, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +100% over the last 7 days and +62% 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 Pokémon GO 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 227 copies of this card, of which 46 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 20.3%. 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 Holo 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 227 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