Pokémon TCG, Moltres (Fossil #27)

About Moltres Fossil 27/62 – Vintage Pokémon TCG card

Moltres Fossil 27/62 is an authentic vintage Pokémon TCG raw card from the iconic Fossil expansion, released in 1999 during the Wizards of the Coast era. This loose individual card represents Moltres – the legendary Fire/Flying-type bird from the Kanto region – and is a sought-after collectible for early Pokémon card enthusiasts. The card is sold as a single card, not as a sealed product, deck or booster.

Card details and characteristics

• Card number: 27/62 (Fossil series)
• Type: Fire (Basic Pokémon)
• HP: 70
• Rarity: Rare (non-holo)
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Attacks: Wildfire and Dive Bomb
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Resistance: -30 to Fighting
• Release year: 1999

The Wildfire attack allows you to discard any number of Fire Energy from Moltres, after which the opponent must discard the same number of cards from the top of their deck. Dive Bomb can deal up to 80 damage but requires a coin flip to succeed—if it fails, the attack does no damage. This combination of attacks made the card strategically interesting in the original game context.

Collector interest and historical significance

Moltres Fossil 27/62 is part of the third major expansion in the Pokémon TCG and holds a special status among Wizards of the Coast cards. As one of the three legendary birds from the Kanto region, Moltres carries strong nostalgia and collector appeal, especially for those who focus on Pokémon single cards from the vintage era. Mitsuhiro Arita's distinctive illustration underscores the card's iconic status among early Pokémon card collectors.

The Fossil series marked an important step in the development of the Pokémon TCG and introduced several legendary Pokémon to the collecting universe. Moltres #27/62 is the non-holo Rare version from the Fossil set and should not be confused with the holo version (Fossil #12/62).

Notes on edition and condition

This Moltres Fossil 27/62 raw card is sold without verification of edition (1st Edition, Unlimited or other print variants) and without a guarantee for a specific condition. If edition, language or condition are crucial for your collection, we always recommend inspecting the card carefully or contacting the seller for further information.

If you're interested in more classic collectibles from the same era, you can also explore our selection of Vintage booster box.

NOTE: You will receive one booster pack per purchased unit. The image is for illustration.