Galarian Moltres: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Abilities

Base stats

HP90165–197290–384

Atk8594–150157–295

Def9099–156166–306

SpA100108–167184–328

SpD125130–194229–383

Spe9099–156166–306

Total580Higher than 91% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpD.

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Type matchups

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Weak to

2×

ElectricFairyIceRock

Resists

½×

DarkGhostGrass

Immune to

0×

GroundPsychic

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonBugSteelFireWaterDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 90); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf234Tailwind312

At max Speed, Moltres outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon's Sp. Atk is raised by 1 when it reaches 1/2 or less of its max HP.
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Competitive

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Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesUUBLSV DoublesDOUNational DexRUBL

7.87% of teams · rank #27 · Doubles · 1695+ rating · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability
Nature: Calm
EVs: 252 HP / 176 SpA / 16 SpD / 64 Spe
Tera Type: Fire

Fiery Wrath
Protect
Nasty Plot
Air Slash

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players3.2%
Rated 1500+4.24%
Rated 1695+7.87%
Rated 1825+10.31%

Usage by month

Oct 20257.87%

Moves

Items

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Calm 252 HP / 176 SpA / 16 SpD / 64 Spe17.5%
Bold 240 HP / 208 Def / 60 SpD10.8%
Timid 252 SpA / 252 Spe6.6%
Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 Spe5.5%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe5.2%

Tera types

Fire29.4%
Steel27.9%
Fairy12.5%
Dark9.3%

Common teammates

Evolution

Moltres does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.FlyingSpec40100%35

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

5Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

10SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25

15Wing AttackNo additional effect.FlyingPhys60100%35

20AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

25Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5

30IncinerateDestroys the foe(s) Berry/Gem.FireSpec60100%15

35Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

40RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.FlyingStatus——5

45Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10

50Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

55Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10

60EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

65OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5

70Sky AttackCharges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit.FlyingPhys14090%5

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20

TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20

TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15

TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10

TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5

TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM164Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15

TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10

TM195Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10

Biology

It is part of the Legendary Bird Trio. It can make the sky turn red as it flaps its fiery wings. It is said to bring spring early when it arrives to cold lands.

If Moltres is injured, it is said to dip itself in magma to burn and heal itself. There are stories that tell of its fire-cloaked wings lighting up paths for those lost traveling in the mountains.

Design & origin

Moltres's design is inspired by the firebird of Slavic folklore.

Forms

Galarian Moltres

Though it is referred to as Moltres's Galarian form, as with the rest of the trio, the two Pokémon are not actually related by blood.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Flame Pokémon
: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Yellow

: Rare
Pal Park area: Mountain

Kanto#146Original Johto#237Updated Johto#242Coastal Kalos#153Let’s Go Kanto#146Crown Tundra#204

There are stories of this Pokémon using its radiant, flame-cloaked wings to light up paths for those lost in the mountains.
Shield
It’s one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres flaps its flaming wings, they glimmer with a dazzling red glow.
Sword
One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.
LeafGreen · X
One of the legendary bird Pokémon. Those seeing it are overwhelmed by its orange wings that seem to be on fire.
FireRed
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
Legendary bird Pokémon. It is said to migrate from the south along with the spring.
Crystal
This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.
Silver · SoulSilver
This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.
Gold · HeartGold
A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.
Red · Blue

Names around the world

English: Moltres
Japanese: ファイヤー
Japanese (romaji): Fire
Korean: 파이어
Chinese (Traditional): 火焰鳥
Chinese (Simplified): 火焰鸟
French: Sulfura
German: Lavados
Spanish: Moltres
Italian: Moltres

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

: 3 SpD
: 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 35
: 290
: Slow

Breeding

: Undiscovered
: Genderless
: 80 egg cycles ≈20,655 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70

Green 1 area

Victory Road 2 (2F)Static encounter · Lv 50

Red 1 area

Victory Road 2 (2F)Static encounter · Lv 50

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70

Let’s Go, Eevee! 26 areas

Road 1Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 10Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 11Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 12Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 13Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 14Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 15Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 16Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 17Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 18Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 19Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 20Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 21Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 22Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 23Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 24Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 25Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 3Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 4Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 6Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 7Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 8Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 9Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Victory Road 1 (2F)Static encounter · Lv 50

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 26 areas

Road 1Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 10Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 11Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 12Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 13Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 14Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 15Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 16Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 17Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 18Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 19Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 20Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 21Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 22Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 23Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 24Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 25Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 3Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 4Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 6Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 7Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 8Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 9Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Victory Road 1 (2F)Static encounter · Lv 50

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Space Wilds Cliff WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Space Wilds Cliff WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60

Y 2 areas

Roaming KalosStatic encounter · Lv 70
Sea Spirit’s DenStatic encounter · Lv 70

X 2 areas

Roaming KalosStatic encounter · Lv 70
Sea Spirit’s DenStatic encounter · Lv 70

XD 1 area

Citadark Isle Dome 2FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 50

SoulSilver 1 area

Mount Silver (top)Static encounter · Lv 50

HeartGold 1 area

Mount Silver (top)Static encounter · Lv 50

Platinum 1 area

Roaming SinnohOn any overworld patch of grass, On any overworld water tile · Lv 60

LeafGreen 1 area

Mount Ember SummitStatic encounter · Lv 50

FireRed 1 area

Mount Ember SummitStatic encounter · Lv 50

Yellow 1 area

Victory Road 2 (2F)Static encounter · Lv 50

Blue 1 area

Victory Road 2 (2F)Static encounter · Lv 50

Red 1 area

Victory Road 2 (2F)Static encounter · Lv 50

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

The Isle of ArmorStatic encounter · Lv 70

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

The Isle of ArmorStatic encounter · Lv 70

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Galarian Moltres

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