Moltres
Pokédex data
National № | 146 |
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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 № | 146 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 237 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 146 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 242 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 153 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 146 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 204 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Special Attack |
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Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
Base Exp. | 261 |
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 № | 146 |
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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 № | 146 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 237 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 146 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 242 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 153 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 146 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 204 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Special Defense |
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Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | — |
Base Exp. | — |
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 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. |
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 Sword & Shield 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 |
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 Sword & Shield.
Move Tutor moves
Moltres can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Burning Jealousy | Fire | 70 | 100 | |
Dual Wingbeat | Flying | 40 | 90 | |
Scorching Sands | Ground | 70 | 100 |
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Dual Wingbeat | Flying | 40 | 90 | |
Lash Out | Dark | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Moltres is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
11 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
13 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
30 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
38 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
46 | Weather Ball | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
56 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
92 | Mystical Fire | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
95 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 |
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
26 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
30 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
44 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
56 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
57 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
58 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
77 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
85 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
95 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 |
Moves learnt by TR
Moltres is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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12 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
37 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
42 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
66 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 | |
68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
81 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
89 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 |
Moves learnt by level up
Moltres learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.
Moves learnt by TM
Moltres is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
05 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
08 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
09 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
11 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
12 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
14 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
18 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
27 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
37 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
45 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
46 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
48 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
50 | Roost | Flying | — | — |
Moltres sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny | — |
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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 |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Moltres questions
- What is a good moveset for Moltres?
- What is the best ball to use when catching Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos?
- If articuno, moltres and zapdos are related to winter, spring and summer, where's the autumn bird?
- What is a good moveset for Galarian Moltres?
- I have started with a Froakie so will I find a Articuno,Zapdos or Moltres after become the champion?
- Where do I find the bird trio on Pearl and Platinum(without Wi-Fi)?
- Moltres Keeps Fleeing D:?
- What is the moveset of 3 roaming legendary bird?
- After using Burn Up, what type will the Pokemon that used it be?
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Moltres |
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Japanese | ファイヤー (Fire) |
German | Lavados |
French | Sulfura |
Name origin
- molten
- liquified by heating
- tres
- Spanish for three