Moltres
Moltres is a Fire/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Moltres has a Galarian Form, introduced in the Crown Tundra Expansion Pass to Pokémon Sword/Shield.
Pokédex data
National № | 0146 |
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Type | Fire Flying |
Species | Flame Pokémon |
Height | 2.0 m (6′07″) |
Weight | 60.0 kg (132.3 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Pressure Flame Body (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0146 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0237 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0146 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0242 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0153 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0146 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0204 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Sp. Atk |
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Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
Base Exp. | 290 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 80 (20,304–20,560 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
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Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Defense | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Sp. Atk | 125 | 229 | 383 | |
Sp. Def | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Speed | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Total | 580 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
National № | 0146 |
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Type | Dark Flying |
Species | Malevolent Pokémon |
Height | 2.0 m (6′07″) |
Weight | 66.0 kg (145.5 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Berserk |
Local № | 0146 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0237 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0146 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0242 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0153 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0146 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0204 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Sp. Def |
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Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
Base Exp. | 290 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
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Attack | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Defense | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Sp. Atk | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
Sp. Def | 125 | 229 | 383 | |
Speed | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Total | 580 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Moltres does not evolve.
Moltres changes
- In Generation 1, Moltres has a base Special stat of 125.
- In Generations 1-4, Moltres has a base experience yield of 217.
- In Generations 5-7, Moltres has a base experience yield of 261.
- In Generation 2, Moltres has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Moltres
Red Blue |
Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames. |
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Yellow | A legendary bird POKéMON. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red. |
Gold | This legendary POKéMON scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold. |
Silver | 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. |
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. |
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. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring. |
HeartGold | This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold. |
SoulSilver | This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring. |
X | It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames. |
Y | One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring. |
Omega Ruby Alpha 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. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red. |
Sword | It’s one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres flaps its flaming wings, they glimmer with a dazzling red glow. |
Shield | There are stories of this Pokémon using its radiant, flame-cloaked wings to light up paths for those lost in the mountains. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It is one of the legendary bird Pokémon. Its appearance is said to indicate the coming of spring. |
Galarian Moltres
Sword | This Pokémon’s sinister, flame-like aura will consume the spirit of any creature it hits. Victims become burned-out shadows of themselves. |
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Shield | The sinister aura that blazes like molten fire around this Pokémon is what inspired the name Moltres. |
Moves learned by Moltres
Moves learnt by level up
Moltres learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Gust | Flying | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
5 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
10 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
15 | Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
20 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
25 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
30 | Incinerate | Fire | 60 | 100 | |
35 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
40 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
45 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
50 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
55 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
60 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
65 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | |
70 | Sky Attack | Flying | 140 | 90 |
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Gust | Flying | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
5 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
10 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
15 | Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
20 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
25 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
30 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
35 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
40 | After You | Normal | — | — | |
45 | Fiery Wrath | Dark | 90 | 100 | |
50 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
55 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
60 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
65 | Memento | Dark | — | 100 | |
70 | Sky Attack | Flying | 140 | 90 |
Egg moves
Moltres does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Moltres is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
04 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
14 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | |
18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
29 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
30 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
60 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
62 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
65 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
92 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
94 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
97 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
113 | Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
114 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
117 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
140 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
160 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
164 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 | |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
177 | Spite | Ghost | — | 100 | |
197 | Dual Wingbeat | Flying | 40 | 90 | |
199 | Lash Out | Dark | 75 | 100 | |
202 | Pain Split | Normal | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Moltres learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Gust | Flying | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
5 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
10 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
15 | Wing Attack | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
20 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
25 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
30 | Incinerate | Fire | 60 | 100 | |
35 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
40 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
45 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
50 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
55 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
60 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
65 | Burn Up | Fire | 130 | 100 | |
70 | Sky Attack | Flying | 140 | 90 |
Egg moves
Moltres does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by TM
Moltres is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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05 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
20 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
47 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
50 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | |
51 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Pluck | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
89 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
94 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
97 | Defog | Flying | — | — | |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Moltres sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | — | ||||||||
Shiny | — | — | — | — |
Where to find Moltres
Red Blue Yellow |
Victory Road |
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Gold Silver Crystal |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Mt. Ember |
Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
Diamond Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Platinum | Roaming Sinnoh |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Mt. Silver |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Sea Spirit's Den, Roaming Kalos |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space Wilds |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Victory Road |
Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Moltres questions
- What is a good moveset for Moltres?
- What is a good moveset for Galarian Moltres?
- If articuno, moltres and zapdos are related to winter, spring and summer, where's the autumn bird?
- What is the best ball to use when catching Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos?
- I have started with a Froakie so will I find a Articuno,Zapdos or Moltres after become the champion?
- What is the moveset of 3 roaming legendary bird?
- Where do I find the bird trio on Pearl and Platinum(without Wi-Fi)?
- Moltres Keeps Fleeing D:?
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Other languages
English | Moltres |
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Japanese | ファイヤー (Fire) |
German | Lavados |
French | Sulfura |
Italian | Moltres |
Spanish | Moltres |
Korean | 파이어 (paieo) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 火焰鸟 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 火焰鳥 |
English |
Flame Pokémon Malevolent Pokémon |
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Japanese | かえんポケモン じゃあくポケモン |
German | Flammen-Pokémon Bosheits-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Flamme Pokémon Maléfique |
Italian | Pokémon Fiamma Pokémon Malvagità |
Spanish | Pokémon Llama Pokémon Malignidad |
Korean | 화염포켓몬 사악포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 火焰宝可梦 邪恶宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 火焰寶可夢 邪惡寶可夢 |
Name origin
- molten
- liquified by heating
- tres
- Spanish for three