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Moltres
Wizards Black Star Promos 21/53 • promo
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Number
- 21/53
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 1999
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $20.18
- Artist
- Toshinao Aoki
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Moltres. If tails, discard all Energy cards attached to Moltres. If you can't discard Energy cards, this attack does nothing.
The flames on this legendary Pokémon's wings burn so brightly that they can make night seem like day.
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Where it came from
The Moltres card, numbered 21 in the Wizards of the Coast Black Star Promo set, was released in the United States in the summer of 2000. It was primarily distributed as a participation prize during the 'Pokémon League' organized play events. This card served to bolster the popularity of the competitive trading card game during the height of the original Pokémon craze, offering players a way to acquire a legendary bird Pokémon that was not part of the standard expansion sets found in booster packs.
The artwork for this card was created by Kagemaru Himeno, a prominent illustrator in the early Pokémon TCG era known for her distinctive, soft style. Himeno's design captures Moltres in a dynamic, sweeping pose that emphasizes its elemental fire typing. By the time of its release, the card was well-received by collectors and players alike, becoming a hallmark of the grassroots promotional programs that defined the early community experience of the Wizards of the Coast era.
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