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Shadow Moltres

Shadow Moltres (Shadow)Fire Flying
  • sunny
  • windy
Shadow Moltres is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow 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.

Shadow 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
1980 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1485 CP

Shadow Moltres's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#50
FireFire-type
#10
FlyingFlying-type
#5
Great LeagueGreat League
#681
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#497
Master LeagueMaster League
#152

Shadow Moltres Type Chart

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

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

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

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

Shadow Moltres best moveset

Moves

Wing Attack + Fly

Flying
FlyingWing Attack
FlyingFly
Shadow Moltres's best Flying-type moveset is Wing Attack / Fly, with 19.83 DPS and 377.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Shadow Moltres ranks #5 (S Tier) as a Flying attacker with that moveset.
1.FireFire SpinFlyingFly18.2420.55391.5
2.FlyingWing AttackFlyingFly17.6019.83377.8
3.FireFire SpinFlyingSky Attack17.0619.22366.2
4.FlyingWing AttackFlyingSky Attack16.2718.33349.3
5.FireFire SpinFireOverheat16.0318.07344.2
6.FlyingWing AttackFireOverheat15.1117.04324.6
7.FireFire SpinFireFire Blast15.0416.95322.9
8.FlyingWing AttackFireFire Blast13.9715.75300.1
1–8 of 14

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 ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration 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 Shadow Moltres's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow 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 Shadow Moltres has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Moltres CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Moltres reaches a maximum of 3,465 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,830–1,980 CP, rising to 2,288–2,475 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 catchRaids1830 CP - 1980 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
2288 CP - 2475 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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

Shadow 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 Rate10%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Shadow Moltres has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

How to purify Shadow Moltres
Purification cost20 Candy
20000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Moltres

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Moltres's Fire and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow 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 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Moltres Candy360 Shadow Moltres Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Moltres Candy12 Shadow Moltres Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Moltres Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Moltres Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Moltres Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Moltres Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Moltres Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Moltres Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Moltres Candy-

Shadow Moltres Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Moltres from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Moltres in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Moltres family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow 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

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
Movement Timer3s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer8s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Moltres

Shadow Moltres high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow 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

Shadow Moltres Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow 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 Shadow Moltres’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

What are the best moves for Shadow Moltres in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Moltres in Pokémon GO are Fire Spin and Fly. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 20.549 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 391.48.

How does Shadow Moltres perform in Raids?

Shadow Moltres struggles to perform in Raids.

How does Shadow Moltres rank as a Fire-type attacker?

Shadow Moltres is a solid A-Tier Fire-type attacker, ranking at number #10. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

How does Shadow Moltres rank as a Flying-type attacker?

Shadow Moltres is an S-Tier Flying-type attacker, ranking at number #5 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Moltres?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow 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 Shadow Moltres’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

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

Can Shadow Moltres be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Moltres can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Moltres Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Moltres cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.