Question 1

What is the current market value of Moltres #SM143?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Moltres in SM Black Star Promos at roughly $9.47. Compared with last week, pricing is 3.8% higher. It now sits 4.6% above its 30-day average of $9.05. The 90-day window shows a floor near $7.78 and a peak around $9.47 (18% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Promo.

Question 2

Is Moltres #SM143 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent direction is upward at 3.8%; current pricing is 22% above the 90-day floor. The 90-day range spans $7.78 to $9.47 (18% spread), which indicates low-volatility behavior. Current value is 4.6% above its 30-day reference ($9.05). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +2021% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $42.10, while PSA 10 is $200.82.

Question 3

What is Moltres #SM143 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2017, SM Black Star Promos introduced this print of Moltres. The printed flavor text states: "It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 120. Energy typing is Fire. It carries a Basic subtype designation. Attack line includes "Wing Attack" and "Sky Attack". Weakness: Lightning. Resistance: Fighting. Retreat cost is 1 energy. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Moltres cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Moltres often benchmark it against other Moltres cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.24-$15.52, a 6367% band. Against the sample mean of $2.84, this card is +233%. Notable alternatives include Moltres #21 (Wizards Black Star Promos) at $0.27, Moltres #146 (151) at $0.39, Moltres #SWSH185 (SWSH Black Star Promos) at $15.52, and Moltres #14 (Phantasmal Flames) at $0.24.

Question 5

What set is Moltres #SM143 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for SM Black Star Promos is 2017. SM Black Star Promos is grouped under the Sun & Moon era. With 250 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 9 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Moltres (#SM143) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

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