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Moltres - XY Black Star Promos (#XY127)
- Number
- XY127
- Illustrator
- OOYAMA
- Energy
- Fire
One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
Moltres - XY Black Star Promos
Moltres is a Promo Pokémon card from the XY Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2013, illustrated by OOYAMA. It sits at card number XY127 in the XY 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, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $49.98, 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 (#XY127 in XY Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 44Average
Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 18 active listings · updated 808m ago
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 XY Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $49.98 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Moltres?
This printing is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard 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?
OOYAMA illustrated this card. See OOYAMA'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 XY Black Star Promos set released in 2013, so this card (#XY127 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Moltres?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. 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 XY 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.