Moltres

Moltres

Selected Masterpiece • 27/62
Market Price $24.42
Fossil Base 1999
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Moltres card depicts the legendary bird soaring through a vibrant backdrop of swirling flames. Its feathers radiate with warm hues of orange and yellow, creating an atmosphere that feels both intense and alive. The scene captures a moment of grace and power, inviting the viewer to appreciate Moltres in its fiery domain. This snapshot encapsulates the essence of the Pokémon, embodying its role as a creature of fire and majesty.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Fire
Era
Base
Release
10/10/1999

Wildfire

You may discard any number of Fire Energy cards attached to Moltres when you use this attack. If you do, discard that many cards from the top of your opponent's deck.

Dive Bomb

80

Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.

Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost