Moltres

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Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
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Moltres is a Fire/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Flame Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	146
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
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
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	80 (20,304–20,560 steps)

Base stats

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	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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Moltres.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	½	2	2	¼		½		0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
		¼	4				½	½

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	146
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
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
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	120 (30,584–30,840 steps)

Base stats

HP	90	290	384
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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Moltres.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
			2	½	2			0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	0		2	½		½		2

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.
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.
Shield	The sinister aura that blazes like molten fire around this Pokémon is what inspired the name Moltres.

Moves learned by Moltres

In other generations
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Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Moltres learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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

Moves learnt by level up

Moltres learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Moltres Galarian Moltres

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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):

Moltres Galarian Moltres

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Burning Jealousy	Fire	70	100
Dual Wingbeat	Flying	40	90
Scorching Sands	Ground	70	100

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
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:

Moltres Galarian Moltres

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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:

Moltres Galarian Moltres

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
02	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
12	Agility	Psychic	—	—
15	Fire Blast	Fire	110	85
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
36	Heat Wave	Fire	95	90
43	Overheat	Fire	130	90
55	Flare Blitz	Fire	120	100
66	Brave Bird	Flying	120	100
89	Hurricane	Flying	110	70

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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

In other generations
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Moltres sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal							—		—
Shiny	—						—	—	—

See all Moltres sprites

Where to find Moltres

Red Blue Yellow	Victory Road
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	Not available in this game

Answers to Moltres questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Moltres
Japanese	ファイヤー (Fire)
German	Lavados
French	Sulfura

Name origin

molten: liquified by heating
tres: Spanish for three