Moltres Fates Collide Appraisal

Moltres - Fates Collide 9/124 Holo Rare

This is a Moltres trading card from the Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG), specifically from the XY - Fates Collide expansion released in 2016. The card features unique artwork by the illustrator OOYAMA, characterized by a distinct comic-like or woodblock print style that differs from standard 3D or painted card art. The card is a standard 2.5 by 3.5-inch card size. The central image depicts the legendary flame bird Moltres soaring amidst pink skies and grey cloud silhouettes with stylized sunbeams or explosions in the background. Technically, the card is a Basic Pokemon with 120 HP, featuring the 'Combustion' and 'Flying Flare' attacks. The card displays a yellow border and a red-to-orange gradient text box. In terms of condition, the card is housed in a plastic binder sleeve which appears to have protected the surface from major scratching or moisture damage. The centering appears slightly heavy on the bottom border. No significant whitening or corner dings are immediately visible through the plastic, suggesting it is in light play or near-mint condition. The bottom-right corner displays the 'Fates Collide' set symbol (an atom-like shape) and the collector number 9/124.