Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Moltres is a fire/flying-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 580 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 90) and a special attacking profile. Its Pressure ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Moltres. Build around what Moltres actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Moltres takes super-effective damage from Rock, Water, Electric moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Moltres into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Special Attack (125)
- Lowest stat
- Special Defense (85)
- Offensive lean
- special
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 90)
- BST
- 580 (strong for the format)
Moltres is a fire/flying-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 580 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 90) and a special attacking profile. Its Pressure ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Moltres. Build around what Moltres actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Moltres
Moltres is the Flame Pokémon a Fire/Flying type Pokémon and a Legendary Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 580 with Pressure as its ability.
What is Moltres weak to?
Moltres is a Fire/Flying-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Rock, Water, Electric. It resists Grass, Bug, Fire, Fighting, Steel, Fairy. It is immune to Ground.
How to counter Moltres
To counter Moltres in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Rock or Water or Electric moves and can withstand its Fire/Flying STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Moltres in competitive teams
Moltres can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Moltres on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
