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Moltres

Flame Pokémon

BaseGalarian
Moltres official artwork
Official art
FireFlying
Legendary
Height
2 m 6′07″
Weight
60 kg 132.3 lbs
Base stat total
580 Higher than 91% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen I Red & Green (JP)
Abilities
Pressure
Pokédex entryShield
There are stories of this Pokémon using its radiant, flame-cloaked wings to light up paths for those lost in the mountains.
See all 12 entries

Base stats

Total 580 · Higher than 91% of Pokémon
HP90165–197290–384
Atk100108–167184–328
Def9099–156166–306
SpA125130–194229–383
SpD8594–150157–295
Spe9099–156166–306
Total580Higher than 91% of Pokémon
HP90Atk100Def90Spe90SpD85SpA125

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 SpA.

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Type matchups

Weak to 3 types, 1 of them 4×, resists 6, immune to 1

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

FireFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×
Rock (because of Fire and Flying)
2×
Electric (because of Flying)Water (because of Fire)

Resists

½×
Fairy (because of Fire)Fighting (because of Flying)Fire (because of Fire)Steel (because of Fire)
¼×
Bug (because of Fire and Flying)Grass (because of Fire and Flying)

Immune to

0×
Ground (because of Flying)
Takes normal damage from 8 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGhostPsychicIceDragonDark

Abilities

2 abilities

Competitive

Showdown usage and sets

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesOUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexOU

6.7% of teams · rank #31 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Nature
Bold
EVs
248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA
  1. Roost, Status
  2. Flamethrower, Special, power 90, accuracy 100%
  3. U-turn, Physical, power 70, accuracy 100%
  4. Defog, Status

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

Usage by rating

  • All games4.7%
  • 1500 weighting6.3%
  • 1630 weighting6.7%
  • 1760 weighting6.3%

Usage by month

Oct 20256.7%

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

  • Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpA12.9%
  • Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD9.4%
  • Calm 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD8.0%
  • Calm 248 HP / 248 SpD / 12 Spe6.8%
  • Relaxed 248 HP / 204 Def / 56 Spe4.4%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Speed tiers

Max Speed 156 · outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used

The faster Pokémon moves first, so who you outspeed decides battles. Its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 90); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf (Choice Scarf)234Tailwind312

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

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Moltres against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Moltres · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
142Moltres · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
110Moltres · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

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.

Moves

50 moves in Scarlet & Violet

Level up 16

1GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.FlyingSpecial40100%35
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
5Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpecial40100%25
10SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25
15Wing AttackNo additional effect.FlyingPhysical60100%35
20AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
25Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpecial60100%5
30IncinerateDestroys the foe(s) Berry/Gem.FireSpecial60100%15
35Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpecial7595%15
40RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.FlyingStatus——5
45Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpecial9590%10
50Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
55Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpecial11070%10
60EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
65OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpecial13090%5
70Sky AttackCharges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit.FlyingPhysical14090%5

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%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.FlyingPhysical55100%15
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpecial3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhysical60—20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpecial60—20
TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhysical50100%20
TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpecial6095%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.BugPhysical70100%20
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpecial7595%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.FlyingPhysical9095%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).FireSpecial9590%10
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpecial90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpecial11085%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpecial13090%5
TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpecial11070%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TM164Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhysical120100%15
TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhysical120100%15
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpecial120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpecial80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpecial50100%10
TM195Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.FireSpecial70100%5
TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhysical4090%10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhysical120100%15
TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhysical75100%10
TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpecial70100%10

Evolution

Doesn’t evolve

Moltres does not evolve.

Where to find

Wild in 19 games
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
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
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
XD 1 area
  • Citadark Isle Dome 2FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · 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
Green (Japan) 1 area
  • Victory Road 2 (2F)Static encounter · Lv 50
Red (Japan) 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.

Training

Catch rate 3 · slow growth
Catch rate
3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

1 egg group · 80 egg cycles
Egg groups
Undiscovered
Gender
Genderless
Hatch time
80 egg cycles ≈20,655 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Pokédex entries

12 entries · newest from Shield
Category
Flame Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Yellow
Shape
Pal Park area
Mountain
Kanto#146Original Johto#237Updated Johto#242Coastal Kalos#153Let’s Go Kanto#146Crown Tundra#204

  1. There are stories of this Pokémon using its radiant, flame-cloaked wings to light up paths for those lost in the mountains.

    Shield

  2. It’s one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres flaps its flaming wings, they glimmer with a dazzling red glow.

    Sword

  3. 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

  4. It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.

    LeafGreen · X

  5. One of the legendary bird Pokémon. Those seeing it are overwhelmed by its orange wings that seem to be on fire.

    FireRed

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Legendary bird Pokémon. It is said to migrate from the south along with the spring.

    Crystal

  9. This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.

    Silver · SoulSilver

  10. This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.

    Gold · HeartGold

  11. 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!

  12. 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

Biology

Biology · design and origin · 1 form

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

DarkFlyingBerserk
BST 580

DebutGen VIII · Sword & Shield

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.

Sprites

9 generations, animated from Gen II

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Polls & views

1 poll

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.