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Moltres
- Number
- SM143
- Illustrator
- Hitoshi Ariga
- Energy
- Fire
It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.
Moltres - SM Black Star Promos
Moltres is a Promo Pokémon card from the SM Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2017, illustrated by Hitoshi Ariga. It sits at card number SM143 in the SM Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Fire-type Pokémon with 120 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a promotional print, typically distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $8.98, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Moltres has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#SM143 in SM Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
Prices USD 13 hours ago · 2026-04-26 08:12 UTC
Market Price History
Other printings of Moltres
Moltres FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Moltres from SM Black Star Promos worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $8.98. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Moltres?
This printing is a promotional print, typically distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" on the checklist). Moltres has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Moltres?
Hitoshi Ariga illustrated this card. See Hitoshi Ariga's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Moltres released?
The SM Black Star Promos set released in 2017. This specific card (#SM143 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Moltres?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the SM Black Star Promos set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.