Moltres SM143 / 248 Pokemon Card from SM Black Star Promos Set
Moltres is a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with 120 HP. It is classified as a Promo card and was illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga. This card is numbered SM143 in the SM…
- Set: SM Black Star Promos
- Number: SM143/248
- Rarity: Promo
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About the Moltres Pokémon Card
Moltres is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 120 HP from the SM Black Star Promos set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number SM143/248 and is classified as Promo. The SM Black Star Promos set was released on February 3, 2017.
The card includes the flavor text: “It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.”.
Moltres Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Moltres
Card number: SM143/248
Set: SM Black Star Promos
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Promo
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Fire
HP: 120
Artist: Hitoshi Ariga
Release date: February 3, 2017
National Pokédex number: 146
Why Collect the Moltres Pokémon Card?
Moltres is most often collected as part of a complete SM Black Star Promos set rather than as a standalone chase card.
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 Hitoshi Ariga.
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 $9.90. Recent listings range from roughly $6.00 (low) to $71.58 (high), with a mid-point near
For context, the SM Black Star Promos set has a median card value near $8.70 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the SM Black Star Promos 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.
How Rare Is the Moltres Pokémon Card?
Moltres carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.
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