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Moltres (Japanese: ファイヤー, HepburnFaiyaa) (MOL-trays[1]) is a Fire/Flying-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It is part of the Kanto Legendary Birds, along with Articuno and Zapdos. In Generation VIII, exclusive to the Crown Tundra, Moltres has a Galarian Form that is a Dark/Flying type.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Kantonian[]

Moltres is a large, avian Pokémon with golden plumage similar to that of the Phoenix. It has a long, flowing head crest and a billowing tail, both made of reddish-orange and yellow flames. Additionally, its wings are also shrouded in fiery plumage. It has a long, thin neck, a pointed, brown beak, and small, triangular eyes. Its thin, brown legs have feet that have three forward facing toes and one backward facing toe. It has short talons.

Galarian[]

Galarian Moltres is a large, avian Pokémon with red and black plumage. It has a long, flowing head crest and a billowing tail, both made of reddish-pink and yellow flames. Additionally, its wings are also shrouded in fiery plumage. It has a long, thin neck, a short, red beak, and small, blue triangular eyes. Its thin, red legs have feet that have three forward facing toes and one backward facing toe. It has short talons.

Behavior[]

Kantonian[]

Moltres sheds embers with every flap of its wings, creating a brilliant flash of flames. By dipping itself into the magma of an active volcano, this Pokémon can heal itself. It migrates to the south with the coming of spring and is said to bring an early springtime to cold lands. However, it is rarely seen in normal occasions.

Galarian[]

Once every several decades, this migratory Pokémon appears in the Crown Tundra. For a long time, it was thought to be the same Legendary Pokémon as the Moltres previously discovered in other regions. It has a haughty personality and conducts itself calmly, according to its own whims. It exudes the energy churning within its body as an aura akin to a column of raging fire, leaving ordinary Pokémon unable to even approach it. It is especially skilled at attacking opponents' minds by spreading its wings wide and unleashing a wicked aura. Opponents hit by such attacks are overcome with deep fatigue, as if all their energy has been burned away.

Natural Abilities[]

Kantonian[]

It can control fire at its own will.

Galarian[]

It can spread its wicked powers to surround its territory so that enemies won't be able to approach it and cause them to experience excruciating fatigue.

Habitat[]

Moltres is usually found near volcanoes or fiery highlands.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Victory Road One
Yellow Victory Road One
Gold and Silver Time Capsule None
Crystal Time Capsule None
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Mt. Ember One
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Pal Park None
Platinum Roaming Sinnoh One
HeartGold and SoulSilver Mt. Silver One
Black and White Trade None
Black 2 and White 2 Trade None
X and Y Roaming Kalos (With Froakie as a First partner Pokémon)
Sea Spirit's Den
One
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None
Sun and Moon Transfer None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) One
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Victory Road One
Sword and Shield Trade None
SWSH
The Crown Tundra
Kantonian Form: Dynamax Adventures
Galarian Form: Roaming Isle of Armor
One
One
Scarlet and Violet Trade None
SV
The Indigo Disk
Asado Desert - Obtain Moltres Treat from Snacksworth One

Pokédex entries[]

  • Red and Blue

    Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a giant dazzle of flashing flames.

  • Yellow

    A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red.

  • Gold

    This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.

  • Silver

    This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.

  • Crystal

    Legendary bird Pokémon. It is said to migrate from the south along with the spring.

  • Ruby

    Moltres 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.

  • Sapphire

    Moltres 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.

  • FireRed

    One of the legendary bird Pokémon. Those who see it are overwhelmed by its orange wing that seem to be on fire.

  • LeafGreen

    It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.

  • Emerald

    Moltres 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.

  • Diamond

    One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that spring will soon arrive if Moltres shows itself.

  • Pearl

    One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that spring will soon arrive if Moltres shows itself.

  • Platinum

    One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.

  • HeartGold

    This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.

  • SoulSilver

    This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.

  • Black

    One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.

  • White

    One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.

  • Black 2

    One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.

  • White 2

    One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.

  • X

    It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.

  • Y

    One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.

  • Omega Ruby

    Moltres 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 Sapphire

    Moltres 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!

    A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red.

  • Let's Go, Eevee!

    A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red.

  • Sword

    Kantonian Form: It's one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres flaps its flaming wings, they glimmer with a dazzling red glow.
    Galarian Form: This Pokémon's sinister, flame-like aura will consume the spirit of any creature it hits. Victims become burned-out shadows of themselves.

  • Shield

    Kantonian Form: There are stories of this Pokémon using its radiant, flame-cloaked wings to light up paths for those lost in the mountains.
    Galarian Form: The sinister aura that blazes like molten fire around this Pokémon is what inspired the name Moltres.


Stats[]

Kantonian form[]

Stats
HP
90
Attack
100
Defense
90
Sp. Atk
125
Sp. Def
85
Speed
90
Total
580

Galarian form[]

Stats
HP
90
Attack
85
Defense
90
Sp. Atk
100
Sp. Def
125
Speed
90
Total
580

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
8 Fire Spin 35 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
15 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
22 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
29 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
36 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
43 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
50 Air Slash 75 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
57 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
64 Heat Wave 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
71 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
78 Sky Attack 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
85 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
92 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
99 Burn Up 130 100% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
1 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Tough 2 1 ♥
1 Sky Attack 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
1 Heat Wave 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
1 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Cute 4 0 ♥
8 Fire Spin 35 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
15 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 3 0 ♥
22 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 3 0 ♥
29 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 1 0 ♥
36 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
43 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
50 Air Slash 75 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 1 4 ♥
57 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
64 Heat Wave 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
71 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 3 0 ♥
78 Sky Attack 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
85 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
92 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Tough 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1BW
1
Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
1BW
1
Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
8BW
8
Fire Spin 35 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
15BW
15
Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
22BW
22
Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
29BW
29
AncientPower 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
36BW
36
Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
43BW
43
Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
50BW
50
Air Slash 75 95% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
57BW
57
Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
64BW
64
Heat Wave 100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
71BW
71
Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
78BW
78
Sky Attack 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
85BW
85
Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
N/ABW
92
Hurricane 120 70% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 3
8 Fire Spin 15 70% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 0
15 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Tough 2
22 Endure —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
29 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 2
36 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
43 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
50 Air Slash 75 95% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 2
57 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 0
64 Heat Wave 100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
71 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 1
78 Sky Attack 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 1
85 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 3 0 ♥
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
13 Fire Spin 15 70% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 3 0 ♥
25 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cool 3 0 ♥
37 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
49 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
61 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 1 0 ♥
73 Heat Wave 100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
85 Sky Attack 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Wing Attack 60 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire
13 Fire Spin 15 70% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire
25 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
37 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
49 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire
61 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal
73 Sky Attack 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying
1 Fire Spin 15 70% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire
51 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
55 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
60 Sky Attack 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM50 Overheat 130 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM58 Sky Drop 60 100% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM76 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 3 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM50 Overheat 130 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 6 0 ♥
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM58 Sky Drop 60 100% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM59 Incinerate 60 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Tough 3 0 ♥
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Clever 2 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM58 Sky Drop 60 100% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM59 Incinerate 30 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 75% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 1
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 3
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM51 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 0
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 75% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cute 0
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 0
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Smart 1
HM05DPPt Defog —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Beauty 2
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 2 0 ♥
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 6 0 ♥
HM02 Fly 70 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Smart 1 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM43 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel
HM02 Fly 70 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Razor Wind 80 75% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM04 Whirlwind 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM31 Mimic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM34 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM43 Sky Attack 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM50 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM02 Fly 70 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Moltres learns no moves via breeding.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Defog USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Heat Wave USUM 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Sky Attack USUM 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Heat Wave ORAS 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
Sky Attack ORAS 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Heat Wave  100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Roost  —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Sky Attack  140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind  —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Air Cutter  55 95% 25 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 3
AncientPower  60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 2
Heat Wave  100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Ominous Wind  60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 0
Sky Attack HGSS 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 1
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
Tailwind HGSS —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Smart 2
Twister  40 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Cool 3
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Sky Attack XD 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 3 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Flamethrower C 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

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Appearances[]

Anime[]

Moltres first appears in the Anime series episode, Island of the Giant Pokémon, but this version is a giant robot.

Moltres and the two other legendary Flying Pokémon are the basis for the second movie. Moltres is one of the Legendary Pokémon that is being captured together with Articuno and Zapdos. When they are all brought together, an extremely dangerous fight breaks out among the three. However, during the duel the Lugia comes out and tries with Ash Ketchum to bring peace between the three.

Trivia[]

  • Moltres is one of the two legendary Pokémon that is found in the Victory Road of the generation it was introduced in, the other Pokémon being Terrakion.
  • Out of all legendary Pokémon found in the Pokémon games, Moltres's location has been moved the most.
  • Before Generation III, Moltres was shown to have wings fully engulfed in flames.
  • In Super Smash Bros., Moltres is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Fly.
  • Moltres (Alongside Articuno & Zapdos) is one of the collectable spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
  • Like other Galarian Legendary Birds, Shiny Galarian Moltres has its Kantonian Form's color scheme.

Origin[]

Moltres may be based on legends of firebirds such as the phoenix, the Slavic firebird, or the Bennu. It may also be based on the Japanese mythical bird known as 朱雀 Suzaku, guardian of the South, which is not a true phoenix. But is usually ascribed an affinity with fire, which is represented by Moltres's magenta covered flames running from the head down through the tail and the flaming wings.

Galarian Moltres is based on darker legends surrounding the phoenix, the Slavic firebird, or the Bennu, in where destruction and chaos typically precedes its purification and rebirth. It may also be based on Badb, a Celtic goddess which used to frequent battlefields, filling soldiers with rage and fury, similar to Galarian Moltres' wrathful nature and ability to fill enemies with fatigue. It is depicted as a crow, and is often represented as being one of the three members of the Morrigan, which is comparable to the legendary birds' connection with Lugia.

Its dark magic-like powers appear to draw minor inspiration from the Eurasian species of birds known as wrynecks or jynxes, whom in British witchcraft were birds known by their unusual ability to twist their heads and elongate their necks while making disorenting high pitched screams in response to threats such as snakes, and in turn were believed to have and were widely sought for their powerful affinities for curses and black magic due to this, and are the originating namesake of the modern day word jinx.

Etymology[]

It is uninformed that this is purposely made but the last syllable of each of the Legendary Birds is a number in Spanish (ex. Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres). Meaning "Artic-one", "Zap-two" and "Mol-three", respectively. Because of the pun, Moltres would be the third Legendary Bird. Also, Moltres' name could be hinting at the other two main fire type legendaries in the Pokémon games: Ho-Oh and Reshiram. Because its name is Moltres, tres being Spanish for three, and Mol being the first syllable of "molten", Moltres could have been foreshadowing the appearances of Ho-Oh in Generation II, and Reshiram in Generation V.

Gallery[]

Kantonian Form[]

Galarian Form[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 250. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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