Moltres – Team Up (#19)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Moltres (#19) is a Rare Holo card from Sun & Moon - Team Up released in 2019. It showcases artwork by Shin Nagasawa and the Top Burner attack, Discard all Fire Energy from this Pokémon. Then, discard a card from the top of your opponent's deck for each Energy you discarded in this way.. TCGplayer market price sits around $2.55, Cardmarket average sale is €3.46, Floor listings start near €0.20.
- TCGplayer market price: $2.55
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.28
- Recent low listing: €0.20
Card Details
- Set
- Team Up
- Card Number
- 19
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Shin Nagasawa
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -20
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Top Burner
[Fire]
Discard all Fire Energy from this Pokémon. Then, discard a card from the top of your opponent's deck for each Energy you discarded in this way. -
Fire Spin
[Fire, Fire, Fire, Colorless]
— 180
Discard 3 Energy from this Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (45.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Moltres from Team Up (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2019, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Shin Nagasawa.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Moltres 19 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Moltres's Top Burner for Fire energy. Special effect: Discard all Fire Energy from this Pokémon. Then, discard a card from the top of your opponent's deck...
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Lightning ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Moltres Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Up #19 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $2.55 |
�📦 Team Up Set Context
This Moltres is part of the Team Up expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2019.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Shin Nagasawa, 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
- Rare Holo cards from Team Up are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Shin Nagasawa 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 19 was released in 2019 in the Team Up expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Shin Nagasawa. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Team Up represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
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 Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ 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.