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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Shiny release
Shiny Moltres first appeared on September 8, 2018, during Moltres Raid Day.
- Moltres
- Shadow
- Dynamax
Shiny Galarian Moltres first appeared on October 4, 2024, during Galarian Expedition.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 21 to Sep 27, 2026, Shadow 5-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21 to Sep 27, 2026 | Shadow 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-star | The Road of Legends |
| Mar 4 to Mar 10, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon 30th Anniversary |
| Feb 28 to Mar 1, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 5-star | Road to Kalos · with Sky Attack |
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
How to get Moltres.
Every main-series game Moltres is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade
- One-time encounterAsado Desert, after receiving the Moltres Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant DiamondTrade
- Shining PearlObtainable
- One-time encounterRamanas Park (Kanto Room) (requires Kanto Slate) (Only one)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTrade
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- One-time encounterUltra Space Wilds (Cliff World) (Only one)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- One-time encounterVictory Road (Only one)
- WildRoutes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- One-time encounterSea Spirit's Den (After 11 roaming encounters) (Only one) (if the chose Froakie)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VTransfer only
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · PearlTrade
- PlatinumObtainable
- One-time encounterRoaming Sinnoh (Only one)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- One-time encounterMt. Silver Cave (Only one)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- One-time encounterMt. Ember (Only one)
Generation IIEvent only
- Gold · Silver · CrystalEvent only
- TransferTime Capsule
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- One-time encounterVictory Road (Only one)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Moltres appears in 29 episodes.
From EP017 (1997-07-22) through HZ129 (2026-02-27).
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
Moltres in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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