Moltres – Brilliant Stars (#183)

Moltres Pokémon card from Brilliant Stars (2022) — card #183. Released in 2022 as part of the Sword & Shield series, Brilliant Stars introduced Moltres in Rare Secret rarity. This Rare Secret print by akyCG Works features Darkness typing. The artwork by akyCG Works showcases Moltres's distinctive Darkness, making this card a sought-after collectible for both competitive players and art enthusiasts. In gameplay, this Pokémon offers 220 HP with 1 attack, making it valuable for competitive decks. As a Rare Secret card, this print holds significant collector value and is often featured in premium collections focused on Moltres or Brilliant Stars completionist sets. Subtype classification: Basic, V. Current market value: lowest available price in EUR is €10.01$11.01, trending down (~-19.1%) over 7 days

Card overview

Moltres Rare Secret card from Brilliant Stars (Sword & Shield, 2022) — card #183 illustrated by akyCG Works. It’s a Basic, V Darkness type with 220 HP. Key attacks include Aura Burn (190) and the ability Direflame Wings. Weak to Grass ×2; retreat cost 2. Regulation mark E. Legalities — Standard: Legal, Expanded: Legal, Unlimited: Legal. A Sword & Shield era rare secret print with enduring collector interest.

• Set: Brilliant Stars
• Card No.: 183
• Rarity: Rare Secret
• Illustrator: akyCG Works
• HP: 220
• Type: Darkness
• Regulation: E
• Legalities: unlimited: Legal, standard: Legal, expanded: Legal
• Subtype: Basic, V
• Prices: €12.37$13.61 (Cardmarket) · $11.65€10.49 (TCGplayer)
• Variants: holofoil
• Price last updated: 2025/08/16 · 2025/08/16

Gameplay details

• Aura Burn [Darkness, Darkness, Colorless] — 190: This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.

• Weaknesses: Grass ×2
• Retreat: 2 (Colorless, Colorless)

Rules

• V rule: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Abilities

• Direflame Wings: Once during your turn, you may attach a Darkness Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon. You can't use more than 1 Direflame Wings Ability each turn.

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