Collector’s Guide: Moltres (Fossil #27)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Moltres
• Set: Fossil
• Card Number: 27
• Rarity: Rare
• HP: 70
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Legality: unknown

This Moltres card is a Basic Fire-type Pokémon known as the legendary bird of fire, with flavor text highlighting its dazzling flame flashes with every wing flap.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Moltres appears in the Fossil set, identified by the set code “base3” and card number 27. It features two attacks:

• Wildfire: Allows discarding any number of Fire Energy cards attached to Moltres to discard an equal number of cards from the top of the opponent’s deck.
• Dive Bomb: Deals 80 damage but requires a coin flip; if tails, the attack does nothing.

The card has a retreat cost of 2 and resistance to Fighting-type attacks (-30). No weaknesses are listed.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants. Key identifiers include:

• Set Code: base3
• Subtype: Basic
• Regulation Mark: None
• Legal Format: unknown

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this rare Fossil Moltres card:

• Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or card holder.
• Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the artwork.
• Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
• Handle with clean hands or gloves to prevent oils and dirt.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil Set: This Moltres is part of the Fossil expansion, which introduced several iconic Pokémon cards with unique mechanics. It stands out with its discard-based Wildfire attack and high-damage Dive Bomb, reflecting Moltres’s fiery legendary status.

This guide covers the exact Fossil printing of Moltres (#27) illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Its legality status remains unknown, and no additional variants are documented.