Moltres XY127 / 211 Pokemon Card from XY Black Star Promos Set
Moltres is a Fire-type Basic Pokémon with 120 HP. It is part of the XY Black Star Promos set, designated as card number XY127, and illustrated by artist…
- Set: XY Black Star Promos
- Number: XY127/211
- Rarity: Promo
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About the Moltres Pokémon Card
Moltres is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 120 HP from the XY Black Star Promos set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number XY127/211 and is classified as Promo. The XY Black Star Promos set was released on October 12, 2013.
The card includes the flavor text: “One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.”.
Moltres Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Moltres
Card number: XY127/211
Set: XY Black Star Promos
Series: XY
Rarity: Promo
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Fire
HP: 120
Artist: OOYAMA
Release date: October 12, 2013
National Pokédex number: 146
Why Collect the Moltres Pokémon Card?
Moltres is most often collected as part of a complete XY 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 OOYAMA.
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 $51.61. Recent listings range from roughly $39.99 (low) to $4,321 (high), with a mid-point near $53.44. 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 XY Black Star Promos set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the XY 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.
PSA has graded 375 copies of this card, of which 19 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 5.1%. 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?
Moltres carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 375 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