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    Moltres

    Official artwork of MoltresFire Flying
    • sunny
    • windy
    Moltres is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon iconMoltres can Dynamax in Pokémon GO
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    Moltres is a Legendary Fire and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Fire and Flying-type Pokémon, Moltres is especially weak against Rock-type moves, and weak against Electric and Water-type moves.

    Moltres's maximum Combat Power stat is 3917 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Fire Spin and Sky Attack. Moltres encounters are boosted during Sunny and Windy weather. Shiny Moltres is available! ✨

    StatsStats

    Max CP3917 CP
    Attack251 ATK
    Defense181 DEF
    Stamina207 HP
    Buddy distance20 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedYes

    Moltres Type Chart

    Moltres takes increased damage from:Moltres takes increased damage from:
    +156.0%
    • Rock
    +60.0%
    • Electric
    • Water
    Moltres takes reduced damage from:Moltres takes reduced damage from:
    -37.5%
    • Fairy
    • Fighting
    • Fire
    • Ground
    • Steel
    -60.9%
    • Bug
    • Grass

    Moltres's Tier Ranking

    Raid AttackerRaid AttackerA TierExternal Link#84
    Gym DefenderGym DefenderCan't defend a Gym
    Fire Fire-type Attacker
    Fire Spin / Overheat    		A TierExternal Link#24
    Flying Flying-type Attacker
    Wing Attack / Sky Attack    		A+ TierExternal Link#13

    Moltres's best moves and movesets

    Moves
    Moltres's best moveset is Fire Spin and Sky Attack, with 16.81 DPS (damage per second) and 300.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Sunny and Windy weather. You need an Elite Charge TM to teach Moltres Sky Attack.
    • DPS16.81
    • TDO300.56
    • Weather
      • sunny
      • windy
        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.FireFire Spin FlyingSky Attack *16.81300.631.3
        2.FlyingWing Attack FlyingSky Attack *16.04286.729.9
        3.FireFire Spin FireOverheat 15.75281.729.4
        4.FlyingWing Attack FireOverheat 14.85265.527.7
        5.FireFire Spin FireFire Blast 14.79264.427.6
        6.FlyingWing Attack FireFire Blast 13.74245.625.6
        7.FireFire Spin FireHeat Wave 13.45240.525.1
        8.FlyingWing Attack FireHeat Wave 12.11216.522.6
        1 of 2
        Pokédex informationMore information

        The following chart shows Moltres's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Moltres's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Moltres has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Fast Attacks

        • FlyingWing AttackDamage10Energy11Duration1.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Wing Attack
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy11
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration1.0s
          Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage5
          Energy7

          Effects
          Wing Attack has no special effects.
          See Wing Attack details page ↗
        • FireFire SpinDamage13Energy9Duration1.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Fire Spin
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • BugBug
            • SteelSteel
            • GrassGrass
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage13
          Energy9
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration1.0s
          Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage11
          Energy10

          Effects
          Fire Spin has no special effects.
          See Fire Spin details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • FireHeat WaveDamage95Energy100Duration3.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Heat Wave
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • BugBug
            • SteelSteel
            • GrassGrass
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage95
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration3.0s
          Damage window1.7s - 2.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage95
          Energy75

          Effects
          Heat Wave has no special effects.
          See Heat Wave details page ↗
        • RockAncient PowerDamage70Energy33Duration3.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Ancient Power
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • BugBug
            • FireFire
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • GroundGround
            • SteelSteel
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage70
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration3.5s
          Damage window2.9s - 3.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage60
          Energy45

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Ancient Power has a 10.0% chance to:

          • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
          • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
          See Ancient Power details page ↗
        • FireFire BlastDamage140Energy100Duration4.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Fire Blast
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • BugBug
            • SteelSteel
            • GrassGrass
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage140
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration4.0s
          Damage window2.9s - 3.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage140
          Energy80

          Effects
          Fire Blast has no special effects.
          See Fire Blast details page ↗
        • FlyingSky Attack *Damage80Energy50Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Sky Attack
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • BugBug
            • GrassGrass
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.5s - 1.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage85
          Energy55

          Effects
          Sky Attack has no special effects.
          See Sky Attack details page ↗
        • FireOverheatDamage160Energy100Duration4.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Overheat
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • BugBug
            • SteelSteel
            • GrassGrass
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage160
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration4.0s
          Damage window2.6s - 3.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage130
          Energy55

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Overheat has a 100.0% chance to:

          • Decrease User's Attack by 33.3%
          See Overheat details page ↗

        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Moltres's has 3917 max CP (at Level 50). A Moltres obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1896 CP to 1980 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2370 CP to 2475 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Moltres can be found in the 1422 CP to 1485 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP3917 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1422 CP - 1485 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1896 CP - 1980 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1896 CP - 1980 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        2370 CP - 2475 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Moltres Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
        149 CP2153 CP3258 CP
        4362 CP5467 CP6572 CP
        7676 CP8781 CP9885 CP
        10990 CP111089 CP121188 CP
        131287 CP141386 CP151485 CP
        161584 CP171683 CP181782 CP
        191881 CP201980 CP212079 CP
        222178 CP232277 CP242376 CP
        252475 CP262574 CP272673 CP
        282772 CP292871 CP302970 CP
        313020 CP323069 CP333119 CP
        343168 CP353218 CP363267 CP
        373317 CP383366 CP393416 CP
        403465 CP413509 CP423553 CP
        433598 CP443643 CP453688 CP
        463733 CP473779 CP483825 CP
        493871 CP503917 CP

        Moltres evolution chart

        Family
        Family

        Moltres has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

        Moltres in the meta

        Moltres in the meta

        PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

        Moltres is an extremely valuable Pokémon as both a Fire and Flying type, boasting an excellent moveset and high ATK. 🙌

        With only two Fast Moves, you can use Fast TMs to alternate between them and unlock two Charged Moves to make this iconic Legendary pull double duty. If you have one with high IVs, max it out without a second thought! 😄

        ⚔️ Raids

        As a leading non-Mega/non-Shadow Pokémon, Moltres is a remarkable PvE investment for both Fire and Flying type roles. Thanks to its typing, it excels against Grass and Bug Raid Bosses. 💪

        🛡️ Gyms

        Legendary Pokémon cannot be placed in Gyms.

        🔮 Dynamax

        Dynamax Moltres is undoubtedly one of the best additions to this category, serving as a top Fire and Flying Dynamax Pokémon. Wing Attack has higher energy gains than Fire Spin, making it the preferred move against Grass-type Max Pokémon. 😎

        A pure Fire-type moveset is ideal against Steel, Ice, and Bug-type Max Pokémon.

        Additionally, Moltres is among the first users of the Flying-type Max move, Max Airstream, sharing this trait with its fellow Kanto Legendary Birds, Articuno and Zapdos. 🪽

        PvE AnalysisPvP Analysis

        To put it into perspective, Moltres is the worst Fire/Flying type in PvP. Ho-Oh, Charizard, and Talonflame are all superior and perform better than Moltres. 😲

        🔵 Great League

        Due to the extreme CP restriction in the Great League and its bulk being lowered for the same reason, Moltres is a major disappointment. ☹️

        🟡 Ultra League

        Moltres’ problems persist in the Ultra League, where its low bulk continues to hinder it. With Charizard and Talonflame excelling in this format, Moltres is left far behind. Use them instead.

        🟣 Master League

        In the Master League, Moltres can secure a few notable matchups against Steel and Fairy types, thanks to its moveset and typing. However, Ho-Oh dominates as the best Fire/Flying type, leaving Moltres in the ashes. 📉

        Mega Pokémon that boost Moltres

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Moltres's Fire and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Moltres.

        Fire Fire

        Flying Flying

        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

        Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

        Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Moltres in Pokémon GO is 1.67%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 4.21% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 6.25%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-1.67%1.92%2.50%3.07%
                  Curve2.83%3.25%4.21%5.17%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-2.50%2.87%3.73%4.58%
                  Curve4.21%4.83%6.25%7.65%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 2.99%3.43%4.46%5.47%
                  Curve5.03%5.77%7.46%9.11%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 4.13%4.74%6.13%7.51%
                  Curve6.92%7.92%10.20%12.43%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Moltres, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  Pokédex information

                  Kanto
                  Pokédex Number#146
                  Height2 m
                  Weight60 kg
                  RegionGeneration 1
                  Can be tradedAllowed
                  Pokémon Home transferAllowed
                  Base Catch Rate2%
                  Base Flee Rate0%
                  Catch rewards
                  Candy3
                  Stardust100
                  Additional Move Cost
                  Candy100
                  Stardust100000

                  Size information

                  XXSXSMXLXXL
                  Moltres scaled to 0.8264705882352941x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Moltres scaled to 0.8382352941176471x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Moltres scaled to 1.4264705882352942x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMoltres scaled to 2.014705882352941x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Moltres scaled to 2.308823529411765x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
                  0.98 m1 m2 m3 m3.5 m

                  Moltres's height ranges from 0.98 m to 3.5 m, with the average being 2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

                  Size bounds

                  This table shows the size bounds of Moltres in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

                  SizeLower boundUpper bound
                  XXS0.98 m1 m
                  3′03″3′03″
                  XS1 m2 m
                  3′03″6′07″
                  M1.5 m2.5 m
                  4′11″8′02″
                  XL2.5 m3 m
                  8′02″9′10″
                  XXL3 m3.5 m
                  9′10″11′06″

                  Encounter data

                  Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
                  Movement Timer3s
                  Jump Time1s
                  Attack Probability10.0%
                  Attack Timer8s
                  Dodge Probability15.0%
                  Dodge Duration0.0s
                  Dodge Distance1
                  Min Action Frequency1s
                  Max Action Frequency2s

                  Moltres Pokédex entries

                  Kanto
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  Red, BlueKnown as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.
                  YellowA legendary bird POKéMON. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red.
                  GoldThis legendary POKéMON scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.
                  SilverThis legendary bird POKéMON is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.
                  CrystalLegendary bird POKéMON. It is said to migrate from the south along with the spring.
                  Ruby, SapphireMOLTRES 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.
                  EmeraldMOLTRES 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.
                  FireRedOne of the legendary bird POKéMON. Those seeing it are overwhelmed by its orange wings that seem to be on fire.
                  LeafGreenIt is said to be the legendary bird POKéMON of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.
                  Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
                  HeartGoldThis legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.
                  SoulSilverThis legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.
                  XIt is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.
                  YOne of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
                  Omega RubyMoltres 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.
                  Alpha SapphireMoltres 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.
                  SwordIt’s one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres flaps its flaming wings, they glimmer with a dazzling red glow.
                  ShieldThere are stories of this Pokémon using its radiant, flame-cloaked wings to light up paths for those lost in the mountains.

                  Sprites

                  Photobomb

                  Regular and Shiny Moltres

                  Moltres high resolution sprites

                  A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Moltres. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                  Wallpaper

                  MoltresMoltresMoltresMoltres

                  List of Moltres costumes

                  Photobomb

                  A list of Moltres costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                  No costume sprites available

                  Frequently Asked Questions

                  What are Moltres’s strengths and weaknesses?

                  As a Fire and Flying-type Pokémon, Moltres is especially weak against Rock-type moves, and weak against Electric and Water-type moves.

                  What are the best moves for Moltres in Pokémon GO?

                  The best moves for Moltres in Pokémon GO are Fire Spin and Sky Attack. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 16.81 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 300.555.

                  How does Moltres perform in Raids?

                  Moltres is a solid choice for many Raid battles. Ranks #84 as a Raid attacker.

                  How does Moltres rank as a Fire-type attacker?

                  Moltres is a solid A-Tier Fire-type attacker, ranking at number #24. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

                  How does Moltres rank as a Flying-type attacker?

                  Moltres is an A+ Tier Flying-type attacker, ranking at number #13 and performing very well in most scenarios and a great choice for trainers.

                  What Mega Pokémon boost Moltres?

                  The following Mega Pokémon boost Moltres: Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Primal Groudon, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Salamence, and Mega Rayquaza.

                  What is Moltres’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                  Moltres’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3465 CP and 3917 CP at Level 50.

                  Can Moltres be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                  Moltres can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

                  Can Moltres Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                  Moltres can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.