FireFlying
#0146
— Flame Pokémon
LegendaryMoltres
Height2.0 m
Weight60.0 kg
Base Exp261
BST580
Abilities
Pressure
Flame Bodyhidden
Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.
Base Stats
HP
90
Atk
100
Def
90
SpA
125
SpD
85
Spe
90
BST580
Evolution Chain
Moltres does not evolve.
Move Learnset
Select a generation to see the moves Moltres can learn in those games
Learnset for Gen IX games · PWR = base power · ACC = accuracy (%) · Cat = physical/special/status
Move
TypeCategoryPwrAcc
Lv1Gust
Flying40100%
Lv1Leer
Normal—100%
Lv5Ember
Fire40100%
Lv10Safeguard
Normal——
Lv15Wing Attack
Flying60100%
Lv20Agility
Psychic——
Lv25Ancient Power
Rock60100%
Lv30Incinerate
Fire60100%
Lv35Air Slash
Flying7595%
Lv40Roost
Flying——
Lv45Heat Wave
Fire9590%
Lv50Sunny Day
Fire——
Lv55Hurricane
Flying11070%
Lv60Endure
Normal——
Lv65Overheat
Fire13090%
Lv70Sky Attack
Flying14090%
Pokédex Entries
In-game descriptions of Moltres across different games
- Pokémon Red
- "Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames."
- Pokémon Yellow
- "A legendary bird POKéMON. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red."
- Pokémon Gold
- "This legendary POKéMON scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold."
- Pokémon Silver
- "This legendary bird POKéMON is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits."
- Pokémon Crystal
- "Legendary bird POKéMON. It is said to migrate from the south along with the spring."
- Pokémon Ruby
- "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."
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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.
