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Moltres

MoltresFire Flying
  • sunny
  • windy
Moltres is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon iconMoltres can Dynamax in Pokémon GO

Moltres is a Legendary Fire and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,465 CP and is weak to Rock, Electric, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Wing Attack / Fly. It is boosted by Sunny and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Moltres Stats and Max CP

251 ATK
181 DEF
207 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3917 CP
Lvl 40
3465 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2475 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1980 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1485 CP

Moltres's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Moltres PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

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. 🪽

Moltres PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

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. 📉

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#148
FireFire-type
#31
FlyingFlying-type
#12
Great LeagueGreat League
#665
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#467
Master LeagueMaster League
#137

Moltres Type Chart

Moltres takes increased damage from:Moltres takes increased damage from:

RockRock256.0%
ElectricElectric160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Moltres takes reduced damage from:Moltres takes reduced damage from:

BugBug39.1%
GrassGrass39.1%
FairyFairy62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Moltres best moveset

Moves

Wing Attack + Fly

Flying
FlyingWing Attack
FlyingFly
Moltres's best Flying-type moveset is Wing Attack / Fly, with 16.69 DPS and 381.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Moltres ranks #12 (A Tier) as a Flying attacker with that moveset.

Fire Spin + Overheat

Fire
FireFire Spin
FireOverheat
Moltres's best Fire-type moveset is Fire Spin / Overheat, with 15.32 DPS and 350.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Moltres ranks #31 (B Tier) as a Fire attacker with that moveset.
1.FireFire SpinFlyingFly15.6417.28395.1
2.FlyingWing AttackFlyingFly15.1016.69381.6
3.FireFire SpinFlyingSky Attack14.6216.16369.5
4.FlyingWing AttackFlyingSky Attack13.9515.43352.8
5.FireFire SpinFireOverheat13.8515.32350.2
6.FlyingWing AttackFireOverheat13.0814.47330.8
7.FireFire SpinFireFire Blast12.9714.35328.1
8.FlyingWing AttackFireFire Blast12.0813.37305.6
1–8 of 12

Fast Attacks

  • FireFire Spin1391.0s
    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 ↗
  • FlyingWing Attack10111.0s
    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
    Energy8

    Effects
    Wing Attack has no special effects.
    See Wing Attack details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FireFire Blast1401004.0s
    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 ↗
  • FireOverheat1601004.0s
    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 ↗
  • FireHeat Wave951003.0s
    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
    Damage75
    Energy45

    Effects
    Heat Wave has no special effects.
    See Heat Wave details page ↗
  • FlyingSky Attack *80502.0s
    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
    Damage75
    Energy50

    Effects
    Sky Attack has no special effects.
    See Sky Attack details page ↗
  • FlyingFly90502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fly
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Fly has no special effects.
    See Fly details page ↗
  • RockAncient Power70333.5s
    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 ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Moltres's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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 Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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).

Moltres CP Chart

CP Chart

Moltres reaches a maximum of 3,465 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,896–1,980 CP, rising to 2,370–2,475 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,422–1,485 CP.

Max CPMax CP3465 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

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. CP Calculator

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

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#146
Height2 m
Weight60 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Moltres has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

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.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Moltres Candy296 Moltres Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Moltres Candy10 Moltres Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Moltres Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Moltres Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Moltres Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Moltres Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Moltres Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Moltres Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Moltres Candy-

Moltres Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Moltres from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Moltres in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Moltres family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Moltres in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

MoltresMoltres
Dynamax Moltres (Dynamax)Dynamax Moltres
Galarian Moltres (Galarian)Galarian Moltres
Galarian Shadow Moltres (Galarian Shadow)Galarian Shadow Moltres
Shadow Moltres (Shadow)Shadow Moltres

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
MoltresMoltresMoltresScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMoltresMoltres
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

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.

Official artwork

Moltres Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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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.

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 Fly. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 17.283 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 395.107.

How does Moltres perform in Raids?

Moltres is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Moltres rank as a Fire-type attacker?

Moltres is a B-Tier Fire-type attacker, ranking at number #31 with limited utility in specific matchups.

How does Moltres rank as a Flying-type attacker?

Moltres is a solid A-Tier Flying-type attacker, ranking at number #12. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

What Mega Pokémon boost Moltres?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Moltres: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Delphox, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.

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.