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No. 10171 · Generation VIII · Galar

Galarian Moltres

The Flame Pokémon

TL;DR. Galarian Moltres is a dark/flying-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 580. Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.

Dark Flying

Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.

Height2.0 m

Weight66.0 kg

AbilitiesBerserk

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 580. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 90

Attack 85

Defense 90

Sp. Attack 100

Sp. Defense 125

Speed 90

Total580

580 base stat total, the 69th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 13th among Dark-types.

125 base Special Defense, Galarian Moltres's strongest stat, ranking 6th of 171 Dark-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Galarian Moltres in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Galarian Moltres reaches 3,167 CP at level 40 and 3,623 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack202

GO Defense231

GO Stamina207

Max CP (L40)3,167

Max CP (L50)3,580

Best buddy (L51)3,623

Raid catch CP 1,730–1,809 (L20). Weather boosted 2,162–2,262 (L25).

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Competitive

Galarian Moltres in competitive play.

Galarian Moltres is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #53 in the Great League.

Nasty Plot · Moltres-Galar

Nasty Plot / Fiery Wrath / Hurricane / Agility

ItemSitrus Berry
NatureModest
TeraGhost, Fairy

Doubles OU

Nasty Plot · Moltres-Galar

Fiery Wrath / Air Slash / Nasty Plot / Protect

ItemSitrus Berry
NatureModest
EVs252 HP / 192 SpA / 64 Spe
TeraFairy, Fire, Water

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #53 89.4 score

Ultra League #7 94.4 score

Master League #140 69.9 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Galarian Moltres.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Galarian Moltres, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Galarian Moltres?

Galarian Moltres is a Dark/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Galarian Moltres weak to?

Galarian Moltres takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Galarian Moltres resistant to?

Galarian Moltres is immune to Ground, Psychic. It also resists Grass, Ghost, Dark.

Does Galarian Moltres evolve?

Galarian Moltres does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Galarian Moltres from?

Galarian Moltres was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #10171.

What are Galarian Moltres's base stats?

Galarian Moltres has HP 90, Attack 85, Defense 90, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 125, and Speed 90. Total base stat total: 580.

What are Galarian Moltres's abilities?

Galarian Moltres can have the ability Berserk.

Is Galarian Moltres legendary or mythical?

Yes. Galarian Moltres is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.

What is Galarian Moltres's best stat?

Galarian Moltres's highest base stat is Special Defense at 125, which ranks 6th of 171 Dark-type Pokémon.

Is Galarian Moltres good?

Galarian Moltres has a base stat total of 580, the 69th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 13th among Dark-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Galarian Moltres as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Galarian Moltres 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Galarian Moltres is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Electric Ice Rock Fairy

½× Resists

Grass Ghost Dark

0× Immune to

Ground Psychic

Comparison

Galarian Moltres vs. the average Dark-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 171 Dark-type Pokémon.

Stat	Galarian Moltres	Dark avg	Difference
HP	90	72	+18
Attack	85	83	+2
Defense	90	67	+23
Special Attack	100	71	+29
Special Defense	125	68	+57
Speed	90	80	+10
Total	580	441	+139

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Game appearances

Moltres appears in 31 games.

Every mainline release where Moltres is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Crown Tundra DLC

Gen IX

2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Moltres in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 17 games have a known habitat.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

MT Silver Top

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Kanto Route 1Kanto Route 10Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15Kanto Route 16Kanto Route 17Kanto Route 18Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 22Kanto Route 23Kanto Route 24Kanto Route 25Kanto Route 3Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 6Kanto Route 7Kanto Route 8Kanto Route 9Kanto Sea Route 19Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21Kanto Victory Road 1 2F

Red, Blue, Yellow, red-japan, green-japan

Kanto Victory Road 2 2F

Platinum

Roaming Sinnoh

FireRed, LeafGreen

MT Ember Summit

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Ultra Space Ultra Space Wilds CliffUltra Space Wilds Cliff

X, Y

Roaming KalosSea Spirits Den

Citadark Isle Dome 2F

Pokémon anime