Moltres
TL;DR. Moltres is a fire/flying-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 580. Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.
Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.
Stat spread.
Total of 580. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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, Moltres reaches 3,465 CP at level 40 and 3,964 CP as a best buddy.
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Moltres in competitive play.
Moltres is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #633 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Moltres.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Moltres, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Moltres?
Moltres is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Moltres weak to?
Moltres takes 4× damage from Rock. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Water, Electric.
What is Moltres resistant to?
Moltres is immune to Ground. It also resists Fire, Fighting, Steel, Fairy, Grass, Bug.
Does Moltres evolve?
Moltres does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Moltres from?
Moltres was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0146.
What are Moltres's base stats?
Moltres has HP 90, Attack 100, Defense 90, Special Attack 125, Special Defense 85, and Speed 90. Total base stat total: 580.
What are Moltres's abilities?
Moltres can have the ability Pressure, plus the Hidden Ability Flame Body.
Is Moltres legendary or mythical?
Yes. Moltres is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Moltres's best stat?
Moltres's highest base stat is Special Attack at 125, which ranks 12th of 184 Fire-type Pokémon.
Is Moltres good?
Moltres has a base stat total of 580, the 69th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 13th among Fire-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Moltres as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Moltres is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Moltres vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 184 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Moltres | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 70 | +20 |
| Attack | 100 | 78 | +22 |
| Defense | 90 | 66 | +24 |
| Special Attack | 125 | 77 | +48 |
| Special Defense | 85 | 69 | +16 |
| Speed | 90 | 78 | +12 |
| Total | 580 | 438 | +142 |
Moltres appears in 31 games.
Every mainline release where Moltres is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Moltres in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 17 games have a known habitat.
Moltres appears in 29 episodes.
From EP017 (1997-07-22) through XY110 (2016-03-03).
- EP017 Island of the Giant Pokémon Original 1998-09-30
- HZ022 Charge! Galar Mine! Horizons 2024-03-28
- HZ023 Fiery Galarian Moltres Horizons 2024-03-29
- HZ025 Rivals in the Dark of Night Horizons 2024-05-03
- HZ027 As Long as I'm With My Friends Horizons 2024-05-27
- HZ032 Lapras's Feelings for its Friends Horizons 2024-05-27
- HZ045 From So Far Away Horizons 2024-09-09
- HZ046 Welcome to Naranja Academy! Horizons 2025-01-13
- HZ054 The Treasure of Eternity Horizons 2025-01-13
- HZ068 Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine! Horizons 2025-04-30
- EP073 To Master the Onixpected! Original 1999-10-11
- EP074 The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis Original 1999-10-14
+ 17 more episodes
- HZ074 The Three Explorers Horizons 2025-05-08
- HZ075 The Wonders of the World! Horizons 2025-05-09
- HZ079 Over the Top Horizons 2025-07-17
- HZ081 The Pillar of Fire Horizons 2025-07-17
- HZ082 Beyond the Shining Rainbow Horizons 2025-07-17
- HZ085 The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua! Horizons 2025-07-17
- HZ088 The Earthshaking White Zygarde Horizons 2025-07-17
- HZ090 Eyes to the Skies Once Again, Part 1 Horizons 2025-10-27
- HZ091 Eyes to the Skies Once Again, Part 2 Horizons 2025-10-27
- HZ092 Following Traces of Laquium Horizons 2025-10-27
- HZ095 The Strong Sphere Horizons 2025-10-27
- HZ108 Taking the Next Steps Horizons 2026-02-27
- HZ129 The Time Has Come for the Showdown with the Black Rayquaza Horizons 2026-02-27
- EP229 For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll! Original 2002-09-25
- EP263 Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid Original 2003-08-30
- XY086 A Legendary Photo Op! XY 2015-10-24
- XY110 An Electrifying Rage! XY 2016-06-11
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Moltres partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Moltres partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
8 Moltres cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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