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Every Moltres chase card: full arts, illustration rares & secret rares
Moltres has 8 chase cards in English, from FireRed & LeafGreen (2004) to 30th Celebration (2026). That's 3 Rare Secret, 2 Rare Ultra, 1 Illustration Rare, 1 Special Illustration Rare, 1 Ultra Rare, with 6 numbered as secret rares. Here's the full checklist, oldest first.
- Chase cards
- 8
- Secret rares
- 6
- Artists
- 6
- Eras
- 5
- In Standard
- 3
Moltres chase card checklist
| Got it | Card | Set | No. | Rarity | Artist | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moltres ex | FireRed & LeafGreen | 115/112 Secret | Rare Secret | Ryo Ueda | 2004 | |
| Moltres | Supreme Victors | 149/147 Secret | Rare Secret | Toshinao Aoki | 2009 | |
| Galarian Moltres V | Chilling Reign | 176/198 | Rare Ultra | aky CG Works | 2021 | |
| Galarian Moltres V | Chilling Reign | 177/198 | Rare Ultra | Shibuzoh. | 2021 | |
| Galarian Moltres V | Brilliant Stars | 183/172 Secret | Rare Secret | akyCG Works | 2022 | |
| Team Rocket's Moltres ex Standard | Destined Rivals | 208/182 Secret | Ultra Rare | — | 2025 | |
| Team Rocket's Moltres ex Standard | Destined Rivals | 229/182 Secret | Special Illustration Rare | — | 2025 | |
| Moltres Standard | 30th Celebration | 130/128 Secret | Illustration Rare | mashu | 2026 |
Tick boxes are for printing or a quick check — they aren't saved. "Secret" means the number is higher than the set's printed total. "Standard" means the card can be played in the 2026–27 Standard format.
Moltres chase cards by era
Sword & Shield: 3 · Scarlet & Violet: 2 · EX: 1 · Mega Evolution: 1 · Platinum: 1
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Questions people ask
How many Moltres chase cards are there?
There are 8 English Moltres cards at chase rarities: 3 Rare Secret, 2 Rare Ultra, 1 Illustration Rare, 1 Special Illustration Rare, 1 Ultra Rare.
What is the newest Moltres full art or secret rare?
Moltres 130/128 from 30th Celebration (16 September 2026), a Illustration Rare illustrated by mashu.
What was the first Moltres chase card?
Moltres ex 115/112 from FireRed & LeafGreen in 2004, printed as a Rare Secret.
Which set has the most Moltres chase cards?
Chilling Reign with 2 chase cards, followed by Destined Rivals (2).
Who has drawn the most Moltres chase cards?
aky CG Works, with 1 card. In total 6 different artists have illustrated Moltres at chase rarities.
Can I play Moltres chase cards in Standard?
Yes — 3 of them are legal in the 2026–27 Standard format: Team Rocket's Moltres ex (Destined Rivals), Team Rocket's Moltres ex (Destined Rivals), Moltres (30th Celebration). Full-art versions play exactly like the regular card.
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