Moltres pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
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Name origin

molten: liquified by heating
tres: Spanish for three

Pokedex data

National №	146
Type	Fire Flying
Species	Flame Pokémon
Height	6′7″ (2.01m)
Weight	132.3 lbs (60.0 kg)
Abilities	Pressure Flame Body (Dream World)
Local №	146 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 237 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 242 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Faiya

Breeding

Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	81 (minimum 20,655 steps)

Training

EV yield	3 Special Attack
Catch rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	35 (lower than normal)
Base EXP	217
Growth Rate	Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	½	2	2	¼		½		0			¼	4				½

Moltres stats

The base stats for Moltres are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	90	290 - 384
Attack	100	184 - 328
Defense	90	166 - 306
Sp. Atk	125	229 - 383
Sp. Def	85	157 - 295
Speed	90	166 - 306
Total	580

Pokedex descriptions

Red Blue	Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.
Yellow	A legendary bird POKéMON. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red.
Gold HeartGold	This legendary POKéMON scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.
Silver SoulSilver	This legendary bird POKéMON is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.
Crystal	Legendary bird POKéMON. It is said to migrate from the south along with the spring.
Ruby Sapphire	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.
Emerald	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.
FireRed	One of the legendary bird POKéMON. Those seeing it are overwhelmed by its orange wings that seem to be on fire.
LeafGreen	It is said to be the legendary bird POKéMON of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2	One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.

Evolution chart

Moltres does not evolve.

Moltres learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100
1	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
8	Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85
15	Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
22	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
29	AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100
36	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
43	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
50	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
57	Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
64	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
71	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
78	Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90
85	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
92	Hurricane	Flying	Special	120	70

Moltres learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100
1	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
8	Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85
15	Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-
22	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
29	AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100
36	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
43	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
50	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95
57	Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
64	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
71	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
78	Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90
85	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-

Other generations: I II III IV V

Egg moves

Moltres does not learn any egg moves.

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Moltres can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-

Moltres can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Air Cutter	Flying	Special	55	95
Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Moltres is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
2	Fly	Flying	Physical	90	95

Moltres is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
2	Fly	Flying	Physical	90	95
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Other generations: I II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Moltres is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90
58	Sky Drop	Flying	Physical	60	100
59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100
89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Moltres is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
47	Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90
50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90
51	Roost	Flying	Status	-	-
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100
89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: I II III IV V

Moltres sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Moltres

FireRed LeafGreen	Mt. Ember
HeartGold SoulSilver	Mt. Silver

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Moltres

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Moltres stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Moltres sprites

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