Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Yellow
- Shape
- Wings
- Habitat
- Rare
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 3 (1.2%)
- Gender Ratio
- Genderless
- Egg Groups
- No Eggs
- Hatch Counter
- 80 cycles (~20,736 steps)
- Base Experience
- 261
- EV Yield
- 3 SpA
- Height
- 2.0 m (6'07")
- Weight
- 60.0 kg (132.3 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Fire/Flying dual typing.
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Generation VII
A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red.
Generation VIII
It’s one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres flaps its flaming wings, they glimmer with a dazzling red glow.
There are stories of this Pokémon using its radiant, flame-cloaked wings to light up paths for those lost in the mountains.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.
A legendary bird POKéMON. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red.
Generation II
This legendary POKéMON scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.
This legendary bird POKéMON is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.
Legendary bird POKéMON. It is said to migrate from the south along with the spring.
Generation III
MOLTRES is a legendary bird POKéMON that has the ability to control fire. If this POKéMON is injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself.
MOLTRES is a legendary bird POKéMON that can control fire. If injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself.
One of the legendary bird POKéMON. Those seeing it are overwhelmed by its orange wings that seem to be on fire.
It is said to be the legendary bird POKéMON of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.
Generation IV
One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.
This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.
Generation V
One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
Generation VI
It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.
One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
Moltres is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control fire. If this Pokémon is injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself.
Level Up
19 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GustSTAB | fly | S | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 5 | EmberSTAB | fir | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 13 | Fire SpinSTAB | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 15 | Wing AttackSTAB | fly | P | 60 | 100% | 35 |
| 29 | Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 30 | IncinerateSTAB | fir | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| 49 | FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 50 | Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| 51 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 55 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 60 | Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 61 | Safeguard | nor | N | — | — | 25 |
| 65 | OverheatSTAB | fir | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| 71 | Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 73 | Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| 85 | Sky AttackSTAB | fly | P | 140 | 90% | 5 |
| 85 | Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| 85 | Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| 92 | HurricaneSTAB | fly | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
TM / HM
45 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AcrobaticsSTAB | fly | P | 55 | 100% | 15 |
| Aerial AceSTAB | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Air CutterSTAB | fly | S | 60 | 95% | 25 |
| Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| Brave BirdSTAB | fly | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Burning JealousySTAB | fir | S | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Dual WingbeatSTAB | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire BlastSTAB | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Fire SpinSTAB | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Flame ChargeSTAB | fir | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Flare BlitzSTAB | fir | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| FlySTAB | fly | P | 90 | 95% | 15 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| HurricaneSTAB | fly | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| IncinerateSTAB | fir | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| OverheatSTAB | fir | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Safeguard | nor | N | — | — | 25 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scorching Sands | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Sky AttackSTAB | fly | P | 140 | 90% | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Temper FlareSTAB | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| U Turn | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Weather Ball | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Will O Wisp | fir | N | — | 85% | 15 |
Move Tutor
15 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air CutterSTAB | fly | S | 60 | 95% | 25 |
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Burning JealousySTAB | fir | S | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Dual WingbeatSTAB | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Scorching Sands | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Sky AttackSTAB | fly | P | 140 | 90% | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Moltres
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Moltres
Moltres is a Fire and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). It’s one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres flaps its flaming wings, they glimmer with a dazzling red glow. Moltres stands 2.0 m (6'07") tall and weighs 60.0 kg (132.3 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.
Moltres Base Stats
Moltres has a base stat total of 580, which is very high, making it a strong choice for competitive play. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 125 (excellent), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 85 (good). Moltres excels as a special attacker. Moltres is moderately fast with a base Speed of 90.
Moltres Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Fire and Flying-type, Moltres is weak to Water, Electric, Rock (4x)-type moves, resists Fire, Grass (¼x), Fighting, Bug (¼x), Steel, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground-type moves. This gives Moltres 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Moltres Abilities
Moltres's abilities include Pressure, Flame Body. Pressure increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. Its Hidden Ability is Flame Body, which has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Moltres Moves & Learnset
Moltres can learn 79 moves in Generation 9, including 19 by leveling up, 45 via TM/HM, and 15 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Sky Attack (Flying, 140 power), Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Brave Bird (Flying, 120 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power). For coverage, Moltres can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Solar Beam (Grass).
Training Moltres
With a capture rate of 3 (1.2%), Moltres can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Moltres yields 3 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 20,736 steps to hatch from an Egg.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Moltres. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Moltres, or use the team builder to see how Moltres fits into your squad.
