{"product_id":"moltres-12-fossil-12-62-foil","title":"Moltres (12) - Fossil #12\/62 - Foil","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a foil single card showing visible signs of play and handling. A crease is present on the card, which collectors should factor into their assessment of its display or grading potential. The card retains its foil finish, though wear consistent with its age and condition may be apparent on closer inspection. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.25em;font-weight:700;margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:0.5em;\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoltres is one of the original three Legendary Birds from the Kanto region, and its appearance in the Fossil expansion gave the Pokemon Trading Card Game one of its most striking early holofoil cards. Numbered 12 out of 62, this card captures the fire-type titan in its full elemental glory — a magnificent, flame-wreathed creature that needs no introduction to anyone who grew up with the original 151. As a rare holo from one of the earliest English-language sets, it carries the kind of historical weight that makes Fossil cards endlessly appealing to collectors even decades after their release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fossil set arrived as the third expansion in the Pokemon TCG's original run, following Base Set and Jungle, and it brought with it a roster heavily inspired by prehistoric and legendary themes. Cards from this era are defined by the iconic Ken Sugimori-influenced artwork and that warm, golden-bordered holo treatment that still looks beautiful when well-preserved. Moltres sits comfortably among the set's most desirable pulls alongside fellow Legendaries Articuno and Zapdos, completing a trio that many collectors love to track down and display together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the card itself, Moltres commands attention as a Fire-type Basic Pokemon with attacks befitting a creature of legendary status. Its Wildfire attack offered a discard-heavy disruption mechanic that made it a genuine consideration for fire-type decks back when the first-generation meta was taking shape. Whether you played it competitively then or simply pulled it from a pack and treasured it, this card has a sentimental resonance that's hard to replicate with newer releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFossil holos in any condition are increasingly difficult to find, and even cards showing honest wear tell the story of a TCG that was played and loved by an entire generation of kids. For the right buyer, the character and history of a card like this outweigh cosmetic imperfections entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis card is a natural fit for Fossil set completers hunting down every holo, Pokemon fans with a soft spot for the Legendary Birds, or anyone building a nostalgic display of first-generation TCG history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coolection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56689800413350,"sku":"PKD-44421-FL","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7404\/4838\/files\/G7seBUsTpPkGjr9javqhjYfmx1AUefO3L6wyduy2_qQ.jpg?v=1782191698","url":"https:\/\/coolection.com\/products\/moltres-12-fossil-12-62-foil","provider":"Coolection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}