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Galarian Moltres V
Brilliant Stars 183/172 • secret-rare
- Set
- Brilliant Stars
- Number
- 183/172
- Rarity
- Rare Secret
- Released
- 2022
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Finish
- Secret rare
- Market price
- $21.44
- Artist
- akyCG Works
What it does
Once during your turn, you may attach a Darkness Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon. You can't use more than 1 Direflame Wings Ability each turn.
This Pokémon also does 30 damage to itself.
V rule: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
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Where it came from
The Galarian Moltres V card, featuring the 183/172 secret-rare alternate art, was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Sword & Shield—Brilliant Stars expansion in early 2022. This card represents a regional variant of the classic Legendary bird, reimagined with a sinister, ghost-like appearance consistent with the lore of the Galar region. It was designed to highlight the creature's Dark/Flying typing, shifting away from its original Fire-type roots to embrace a more mysterious and aggressive aesthetic.
The intricate artwork for this specific secret-rare printing was illustrated by Akira Komayama, who utilized a moody, high-contrast style to emphasize the Galarian Moltres's eerie, flowing flames. Upon its release, the card became highly sought after by players and collectors alike, largely due to its striking, non-traditional visual style and its competitive viability in the game's metagame. It serves as a prominent example of the modern era's focus on high-fidelity, illustrative alternate-art cards that prioritize storytelling through composition.
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