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Moltres
#5/36 in Vending Machine Series 2 (Red), Uncommon, 80 HP, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.
- Card number
- #5/36
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- HP
- 80 HP
- Language
- Japanese
- Release date
- June 17, 1998
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
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Collector Notes
Moltres
Moltres appears in the Japanese print of Vending Machine Series 2 (Red), released on June 17, 1998. Moltres is a uncommon rarity and 80 HP. The Vending Machine Series 2 (Red) set contains 36 cards.
Artist Info
This card's illustration was created by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Collector Insights
Moltres is a Pokémon card featuring artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, part of the Vending Machine Series 2 (Red) set released on June 17, 1998. The card is numbered 5 and classified as Uncommon rarity, with a theme color of #be9788. It has 80 HP and includes two attacks: "Dry Up" and "Fire Wing." The "Dry Up" attack costs two Fire Energy, allowing the player to choose an opponent's Pokémon and flip a coin until tails, discarding Water Energy cards attached to that Pokémon for each heads. The "Fire Wing" attack requires three Fire Energy and one Colorless Energy, dealing 50 damage directly. Both attacks reflect the card's focus on fire-based mechanics, emphasizing removal and direct damage. The card's design and abilities align with its thematic association with fire, showcasing strategic options for gameplay. Its inclusion in the set highlights its role as a versatile Pokémon with unique interaction possibilities.
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