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Moltres ex #31 Nintendo Black Star Promos Pokemon card

Set	Nintendo Black Star Promos
Card number	31
Rarity	Promo
Type	Pokémon
HP	100
Artist	Ken Ikuji
Released	Oct 2003

Moltres ex #31 Value (Nintendo Black Star Promos)

$79.63 raw near mint

Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.

How much is Moltres ex #31 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $79.63, the Cardmarket low is €179.95. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

From the 2003 Black Star Promo run, Moltres ex number 31 represents the ex mechanic in a promotional format rather than a standard expansion slot. Ken Ikuji handled the illustration, and the card's midrange standing within the 40-card group makes it notable without placing it among the sequence's most expensive releases.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$79.63
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)	€179.95
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€100.69
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€78.54
Cardmarket listings available	107

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Why Moltres ex #31 is priced where it is

Moltres ex #31 is a Promo Pokémon card from Nintendo Black Star Promos, the NP era (2003). It ranks as number 10 by price out of 40 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($79.63 to $79.63). The illustration is by Ken Ikuji.

Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

Grading	Grade	Median sold	Sales
ACE	10	$198.60	1
ACE	9	$14.33	3
BGS	9	$279.96	3
PSA	9	$671.89	1
PSA	7	$125.00	1

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? For a raw card in this tier, grading is most defensible when the copy has strong eye appeal and minimal handling. The glossy ex-era surface can expose fine scratches, while edge chips and corner whitening are especially important on the back.

Moltres ex price history

Jun 30, 2026Low $79.37 · High $99.15Nov 2, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026	€179.95	$79.63
Oct 2026	€136.97	$79.63
Sep 2026	€151.55	$79.51
Aug 2026	€149.51	$96.60
Jul 2026	€149.72	$96.40
Jun 2026	€149.90	$93.15

Moltres collectors can use the promo to bridge classic appearances and the early ex period. It also appeals to builders of original Pokémon ex checklists, where promotional releases provide a different challenge from cards pulled through regular expansions.

Frequently asked questions

What is Moltres ex #31 worth on Nov 2, 2026?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $79.63, the Cardmarket low is €179.95. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Moltres ex #31 rare?

Moltres ex #31 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 10 by price among the 40 cards in Nintendo Black Star Promos. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.

Is Moltres ex #31 going up in value?

Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $79.63.

How do I check which printing of Moltres ex I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (31) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.