Moltres Collector’s Guide: Brilliant Stars #21

Character Intro

Moltres from the Brilliant Stars set is a Rare Holo card numbered 21. This fiery Pokémon boasts 120 HP and features the striking attack Inferno Wings. Its vibrant design captures the intense energy of this legendary bird.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: F
• Flavor Text: “It’s one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres flaps its flaming wings, they glimmer with a dazzling red glow.”

Key Printings

Appears in the Sword & Shield “Brilliant Stars” set as card number 21.

Attack Spotlight — Inferno Wings

• Damage: 20+
• Effect: Increases by 70 if Moltres has damage counters, ignoring Weakness for this attack’s damage.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code “swsh9” and card number 21. The illustrator credited is otumami, and the card’s rarity is Rare Holo.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant holofoil and detailed artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Brilliant Stars (swsh9): This set includes Moltres as a Rare Holo Basic Fire-type Pokémon with a unique attack that benefits from damage counters and ignores Weakness, adding strategic depth to gameplay. The set’s artwork and design highlight the legendary status of Moltres with a dazzling red glow.