Moltres
SM - Lost Thunder · 38/214 · Rare
Current Prices
Numara
38/214
Nadirlik
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
367
Last Updated
Mar 14, 2026
About Moltres
Moltres is a Rare card that stands out in the SM - Lost Thunder set, numbered 38/214 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Moltres Price Analysis
The current market price for Moltres from SM - Lost Thunder is $0.64 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.61 to a high of $0.75. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $120.00 — approximately 187.5x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $15.70. Over the past 30 days, Moltres has increased in value by +8.5%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 367 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Moltres
Professional grading is available for Moltres and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: PSA 10, PSA 8, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.64 | $0.61 | $0.75 | 208 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.60 | $0.60 | $0.60 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $120.00 | $39.85 | $39.85 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $5.50 | $13.49 | $13.49 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $15.70 | $22.99 | $22.99 | 12 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.76 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.19 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.48 | $0.49 | $0.49 | 92 |
Is Moltres a Good Investment?
Moltres carries the Rare designation, placing it in the category of cards that collectors actively seek for set completion and moderate investment. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
