Moltres – Nintendo Black Star Promos (#31)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Moltres (#31) is a Promo card from NP - Nintendo Black Star Promos released in 2003. It showcases artwork by Ken Ikuji and the Flame Gift attack (10 damage), You may move a Fire Energy card attached to Moltres ex to 1 of your Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $25.99, Cardmarket average sale is €35.33, Floor listings start near €4.85.
- TCGplayer market price: $25.99
- Cardmarket trend price: €49.97
- Recent low listing: €4.85
Card Details
- Set
- Nintendo Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- 31
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ken Ikuji
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Synchronized Lift
As long as you have Articuno ex and Zapdos ex in play, the Retreat Cost for Moltres ex is 0.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Flame Gift
[Colorless]
— 10
You may move a Fire Energy card attached to Moltres ex to 1 of your Pokémon. -
Scorching Wing
[Fire, Fire, Colorless]
— 90
Discard all Fire Energy attached to Moltres ex.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Moltres from Nintendo Black Star Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2003, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ken Ikuji.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Moltres 31 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Moltres's Flame Gift deals 10 damage for Colorless energy. Special effect: You may move a Fire Energy card attached to Moltres ex to 1 of your Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Moltres Cards
Looking for other Moltres cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Black Star Promos #31 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Promo | $25.99 |
�📦 Nintendo Black Star Promos Set Context
This Moltres is part of the Nintendo Black Star Promos expansion , released as part of the NP series in 2003.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ken Ikuji, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Moltres card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Promo cards from Nintendo Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ken Ikuji resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Moltres 31 was released in 2003 in the Nintendo Black Star Promos expansion. This set is part of the NP series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ken Ikuji. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Nintendo Black Star Promos is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Moltres with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Moltres card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Moltres works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.