Moltres
Mystery of the Fossils

#9 Moltres - Mystery of the Fossils (mystery-of-the-fossils)

Moltres is a Pokémon card featuring the artist Mitsuhiro Arita, part of the Mystery of the Fossils set released in 1997. The card has a themecolor of #c6854d and is classified as a Rare Holo with the number 9. It possesses two attacks: Wildfire, which requires one Fire Energy and allows the player to discard Fire Energy cards attached to Moltres, then discard that many cards from the opponent's deck, and Dive Bomb, a four-Energy attack that deals 80 damage but has a 50% chance to do nothing upon flipping a coin. The card's HP is 70, and its design reflects the Fire-type theme common to its Pokémon species. The text of Wildfire emphasizes strategic resource management by linking discarded Energy to deck disruption, while Dive Bomb introduces an element of risk-reward through its conditional effect. These mechanics align with the card's role in competitive play, offering both offensive and defensive gameplay options. The card's rarity and set placement highlight its significance within the Pokémon TCG's historical context.