Moltres (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Moltres (disambiguation).
Moltres
Flame Pokémon
Malevolent Pokémon
ファイヤー
Fire
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Moltres
Moltres
Galarian Moltres
Galarian Moltres



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types
Fire Flying
Moltres
Dark Flying
Galarian Moltres
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Pressure
Moltres
Berserk
Galarian Moltres
Cacophony
Flame Body
Moltres Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Galarian Moltres
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
No Eggs Discovered
Hatch time
80 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
6'07" 2.0 m
Moltres
0'0" 0 m
Galarian Moltres
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
132.3 lbs. 60.0 kg
Moltres
145.5 lbs. 66.0 kg
Galarian Moltres
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
217
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
261
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Moltres
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
3
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Galarian Moltres
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
3
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body09.png
Footprint
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Galarian Moltres
Pokédex color
Yellow
Other forms may have other colors.
Base friendship
35
External Links

Moltres (Japanese: ファイヤー Fire) is a dual-type Fire/Flying Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

In Galar, Moltres has a dual-type Dark/Flying regional form that was introduced in The Crown Tundra expansion. Neither Kantonian Moltres nor Galarian Moltres are known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Along with Articuno and Zapdos, it is one of the three legendary birds of Kanto.

Biology

 
A Moltres feather

Moltres is a large, avian Pokémon with a light yellow plumage. It has a long, flowing head crest and a billowing tail, both made of reddish 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 anisodactyl feet, with three forward-facing digits and one facing backward.

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 from the south with the coming of spring, and is said to bring an early springtime to cold lands. There have been stories of Moltres using its wings to assist those lost in the mountains. Moltres is rarely seen. Moltres loves Moltres Treats made by Snacksworth, who once encountered it in the past.

Moltres is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Shadow Fire. In Generation II, Sky Attack was its signature move, but other Pokémon could still inherit it via breeding.

Forms

 
Galarian Moltres's aura

Moltres has a regional form: Galarian Moltres.

In Galar, Moltres has a similar build, but a drastically different color scheme. Its body is primarily black with scarlet highlights and bright blue eyes. Its scarlet beak is hooked at the tip and leads to markings that run down its front and behind its head. Its feet are also scarlet with black talons. Its wings, crest, and tail are mostly black, with the crest having an extra curl at the front and the tail being split in two, and all three of these features exude a magenta, flame-like energy that earns it the name of its Kantonian counterpart. Its body apparently feels lukewarm to the touch.

The sinister energy that blazes from within its body is so oppressive that most Pokémon can't even approach it. Galarian Moltres attacks by spreading its wings wide to unleash its energy in a powerful aura that attacks the minds of its foes, inflicting deep fatigue as it burns away their energy from within. The aura has the power to consume the spirit of its victims, reducing them to burned-out shadows of themselves. As seen in Charge! Galar Mine!, the only way to overcome the effects of its aura is to have a strong spirit. It is said to have a haughty personality and a calm demeanor. It is constantly migrating around the world but can be found in the Crown Tundra once every few decades congregating with the other birds at the Dyna Tree to eat its fruits.[1]

Galarian Moltres is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Fiery Wrath.

In the anime

Main series

 
Moltres in the anime
 
Galarian Moltres in the anime

Major appearances

Moltres (M02)

In The Power of One, Lawrence III sought a Moltres, the other two legendary birds, and their master Lugia for his own personal collection.

Other

Moltres debuted in All Fired Up!, where it appeared while fully engulfed in flames to defeat Team Rocket when they attempted to steal the Moltres Flame during the Indigo Plateau Conference opening ceremony. It reappeared in a flashback in Friends to the End.

In The Search for the Legend, Butch and Cassidy attempted to capture a weakened Moltres at One Island, but they were unsuccessful. After recovering its strength, it was about to battle Silver, who had dreamed of battling it since his youth, but the battle was interrupted by Mt. Ember's eruption.

In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Heated Battle, a Moltres hit and burnt Hoopa with a Fire-type attack before flying off.

In A Legendary Photo Op!, a Moltres was resting in the crater of Mt. Molteau. Ash and his friends joined Trevor, who was looking to photograph the legendary bird. However, it was attacked by Team Rocket, and as a result, it attacked Ash's group, assuming they were allied with the trio. After witnessing the selfless actions of Ash and his newly-evolved Talonflame, however, Moltres realized its error and left them in peace.

In Advice to Goh!, Ash, Gary, and Goh encountered a Moltres whilst searching for Ash's Infernape. They battled against it until it flew off, leaving behind a burning feather.

Lucius's Galarian Moltres debuted in Charge! Galar Mine!, where Liko, Roy, Friede, and Captain Pikachu encountered it at the Galar Mine. In the next episode, they were able to calm it down, and it reentered its Ancient Poké Ball, allowing Liko to take it with her.

Minor appearances

In Island of the Giant Pokémon, a mechanical Moltres was a part of Pokémon Land. It chased Team Rocket.

A Moltres appeared in a fantasy in the Fortune Teller book in The Fortune Hunters. James also dressed up as one.

In An EGG-sighting Adventure!, Team Rocket's fantasy featured a Moltres.

A Moltres appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

In the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, a Moltres was flying across the sky.

A Moltres appeared in the opening sequence of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

A Moltres appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A Moltres appeared in a fantasy An Electrifying Rage!.

A Moltres appeared in I Choose You!.

A silhouetted Moltres appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.

A shadowed Moltres appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP074 Moltres Ash's Pokédex Moltres, a Legendary Pokémon. Its virtues symbolize the Pokémon League competitions.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
HS18 Moltres Ritchie's Pokédex Moltres, a one-of-a-kind Legendary Flame Pokémon. So powerful, its fire dust can bring early spring to wintery lands.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN068 Moltres Gary's Rotom Phone Moltres, the Flame Pokémon. A Fire and Flying type. When injured, Moltres enters the lava of a volcano, and its fiery temperature helps heal its wounds. They say when Moltres appears, it brings spring with it.

Pokémon Origins

 
Moltres in Pokémon Origins

In File 4: Charizard, Red caught a Moltres in Victory Road.

GOTCHA!

A Moltres briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

In The Gathering of Stars, a Galarian Moltres was seen flying over the Crown Tundra.

In the manga

 
Galarian Moltres in Pokémon Adventures

Movie adaptations

Main article: Moltres (M02)

Moltres appeared in the manga adaptation of The Power of One.

Moltres also appeared in the graphic novel adaptation of the same movie.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Moltres was mentioned in Welcome to the Big Leagues, where its flames represent the Indigo League.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

A Moltres appeared as a silhouette in JBA5.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Moltres (Adventures)
Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

Moltres debuted in Holy Moltres, where it pursued and battled Blaine and Red on Cinnabar Island, having been caught by Team Rocket at Indigo Plateau sometime before. It was wounded by Red's newly resurrected Aerodactyl, forcing Team Rocket to retreat. Team Rocket Commander Sabrina later sent Moltres out to face Red at Silph Co. Moltres was soon merged with Articuno and Zapdos into a combination Pokémon that was defeated by Red, Blue, and Green, causing it to split up again and freeing the legendary birds

Green later caught Moltres before the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc as a part of overcoming her fear of birds. She used it and the other legendary birds to battle Lugia and Ho-Oh in Ilex Forest. In the FireRed & LeafGreen arc, it was revealed that Green had caught Moltres on Mt. Ember.

  Spoilers end here.  

A Galarian Moltres first appeared in PASS36.

Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!

A Moltres appeared in ABM01.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Moltres appeared in Get Moltres?, though it was ultimately revealed to be a Ditto in disguise.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team

Moltres appeared in Goodbye to a Peaceful Village, where it attacked Ginji and Mudkip because it believed Ginji was destined to destroy the world. It reappeared in a flashback in Why I Became a Pokémon. The Answer Finally Revealed!!.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Moltres appeared in The Legendary Moltres Appears!!, where it was inside Victory Road and fought a Kabutops.

A Moltres appeared in Get Lugia!, where Red, Green and Blue fought it to get the orb in order to summon Lugia.

Pokémon Zensho

A silhouette of a Moltres appeared in PZ07.

In the TCG

Main article: Moltres (TCG)

Other appearances

 
Moltres in Super Smash Bros.
 
Moltres in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Super Smash Bros./Ultimate

Moltres makes a cameo appearance in the Saffron City stage. Very rarely, it will fly by in the background.

Super Smash Bros. Melee/Brawl/3DS/Wii U

When released from a Poké Ball, Moltres will remain where it is released, flapping its wings. It will then use Sky Attack in Melee or Fly in Brawl to leave the arena. Any opponent that touches it will receive a sizable amount of damage. Moltres is the only legendary bird to return in Brawl.

Trophy information

Melee

As tradition has it, the onset of spring heralds the return of this legendary Pokémon from its southern home. Its bright orange color and fiery aspect lends to its overwhelming appearance. Sky Attack, the strongest of flying moves, is a perfect fit for this burning phenom, but it obviously also excels at powerful Fire-type moves.

Brawl

"A Flame Pokémon. It's one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres appears in a town, it is said that spring will come earlier there than in other towns. If Moltres is injured, it apparently returns to a volcano to heal its wings with magma. Moltres spreads its wide, flame-covered wings and attacks opponents with the exciting and highly damaging Sky Attack."

3DS/Wii U
 
Moltres in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS.
 
Moltres trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

NA: This Fire/Flying-type Pokémon is one of three Legendary birds in the Kanto region. It will use Fly when called into a Smash Bros. battle, flapping its orange wings and sending fire out around it. Getting hit hurts and could launch you so far, you'd make Moltres jealous. That isn't a good thing...

PAL: Moltres is one of the three Legendary Bird Pokémon of the Kanto region, along with Articuno and Zapdos. When spreading its huge wings and taking flight, it can make the flames all over its body burn even brighter. If you get hit by those flames during its Fly attack, you might go flying even further than Moltres!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Moltres returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining its behavior from past games. It also appears as a Spirit alongside Articuno and Zapdos.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#146
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.
Blue
Yellow A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its blazing wings, even the night sky will turn red.
Stadium A legendary bird Pokémon known as the "fire bird." Every time it flaps, its wings flare and burn brightly.
Generation II Johto
#237
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.
Stadium 2 This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#146
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
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.
FireRed One of the legendary bird Pokémon. Those who see it are overwhelmed by its orange wings 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.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#242
Diamond One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that spring will soon arrive if Moltres shows itself.
Pearl
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.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
White
Black 2 One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Coastal #153
Hoenn
#—
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
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#146
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
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
Generation VIII Galar
Crown Tundra #204
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
Sword It's one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres flaps its flaming wings, they glimmer with a dazzling red glow.
Shield There are stories of this Pokémon using its radiant, flame-cloaked wings to light up paths for those lost in the mountains.
Brilliant Diamond It is one of the legendary bird Pokémon. Its appearance is said to indicate the coming of spring.
Shining Pearl
Galarian Moltres
Sword This Pokémon's sinister, flame-like aura will consume the spirit of any creature it hits. Victims become burned-out shadows of themselves.
Shield The sinister aura that blazes like molten fire around this Pokémon is what inspired the name Moltres.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Victory Road (Only one)
Blue (Japan)
Victory Road (Only one)
Yellow
Victory Road (Only one)
Generation II
Gold Silver
Time Capsule, Event
Crystal
Time Capsule, Event
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Mt. Ember (Only one)
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trade
Platinum
Roaming Sinnoh (Only one)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Mt. Silver Cave (Only one)
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Sea Spirit's Den* (Only one) (if the player chose Froakie)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) (Only one)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Victory Road (Only one)
Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Expansion Pass
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (Kantonian Form)
Roaming Isle of Armor (Only one) (Galarian Form)
Brilliant Diamond
Trade (Kantonian Form)
Unobtainable (Galarian Form)
Shining Pearl
Ramanas Park (Kanto Room) (requires Kanto Slate) (Only one) (Kantonian Form)
Unobtainable (Galarian Form)
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Trade (Kantonian Form)
Pokémon HOME (Galarian Form)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Asado Desert after receiving the Moltres Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Solo Quest) (Kantonian Form)


In side games

Generation I
Snap
Volcano
Pinball
Red and Blue Field: Indigo Plateau
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Random Agent Cards, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Mt. Blaze Peak (3F)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Final Maze (B40F)
MD Sky
Giant Volcano (10F)
Rumble
Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode S)
Ranger: GS
Faldera Island
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lava: World Axle - B1F (post-ending)
Rumble U
Frenzy Square: Guard the Fort! (Reward), Verdant Plaza: Battle Royale
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mountain of Order: Stage 5
Rumble World
Origin Hideaway: Secluded Volcanic Chasm (Special Boss)
Super MD
Red Point
Picross
Area 28: Stage 13
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Castform Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Greninja Sea, Charizard SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Mt. Blaze (15F)
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX6
Event: Moltres Appears
Masters EX
Master Fair sync pair scout: Marnie (Champion) & Moltres (Galarian Form), Leaf (Champion) & Moltres (Kantonian Form)


In events

Moltres
Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Moltres English United States 50  November 30 to December 20, 2001;
February 15 to 21, 2002
RSEFRLG Journey Across America Moltres English United States 70 February 25 to July 23, 2006
RSEFRLG Party of the Decade Moltres English United States 70 August 8, 2006
XYORAS Pokémon Scrap Moltres Japanese region Online 70 March 1 to August 31, 2016
XYORAS Aldora Moltres PAL region Online 70 March 11 to September 30, 2016
ORAS Movie Moltres Korean region Online 70 May 2 to July 31, 2016
XYORAS Aldora Moltres American region Online 70 May 3 to August 31, 2016
Galarian Moltres
Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
SwSh Isle of Armor's Shiny Galarian Moltres All Online 70  April 18, 2022 onwards

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue*   BrightPowder (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Moltres
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
90
150 - 197 290 - 384
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
125
117 - 194 229 - 383
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
580
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 125.
Galarian Moltres
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
90
150 - 197 290 - 384
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
125
117 - 194 229 - 383
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
580
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★
Power
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill
4/5 ★★★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
5/5 ★★★★★
Total
19/24 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Moltres

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ¼×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Galarian Moltres

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Moltres
Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
055 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25
1010 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 00——% 25
1515 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35
2020 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
2525 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
3030 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100100% 15
3535 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15
4040 Roost Flying Status 0000 00——% 5
4545 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 09090% 10
5050 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00——% 5
5555 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 07070% 10
6060 Endure Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
6565 Overheat Fire Special 130130 09090% 5
7070 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140140 09090% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Moltres
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Moltres
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
Galarian Moltres
Generation IX
Other generations:
VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
055 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10
1010 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 00——% 25
1515 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35
2020 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
2525 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
3030 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5
3535 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15
4040 After You Normal Status 0000 00——% 15
4545 Fiery Wrath Dark Special 09090 100100% 10
5050 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00——% 20
5555 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 07070% 10
6060 Endure Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
6565 Memento Dark Status 0000 100100% 10
7070 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140140 09090% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Moltres
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Moltres

By TM

Moltres
Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM004  TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM014  TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15
TM024  TM024 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027  TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM032  TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM038  TM038 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM040  TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050  TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051  TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM060  TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM065  TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM097  TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM107  TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM113  TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM118  TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TM125  TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM141  TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM152  TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM157  TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM160  TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM163  TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM164  TM164 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM165  TM165 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM168  TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172  TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM193  TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM195  TM195 Burning Jealousy Fire Special 07070 100}}100% 5
TM197  TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM207  TM207 Temper Flare Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM215  TM215 Scorching Sands Ground Special 07070 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Moltres
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Moltres
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
Galarian Moltres
Generation IX
Other generations:
VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM004  TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM006  TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM014  TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15
TM018  TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027  TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM029  TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM030  TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM032  TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050  TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051  TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM060  TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM062  TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TM065  TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM087  TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM092  TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM094  TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM097  TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM113  TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM114  TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM117  TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM140  TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM152  TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM160  TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM163  TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM164  TM164 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM177  TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM197  TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10
TM199  TM199 Lash Out Dark Physical 07575 100}}100% 5
TM202  TM202 Pain Split Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Moltres
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Moltres

By breeding

Moltres
Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Moltres
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Moltres
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Moltres
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
Galarian Moltres
Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Moltres
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Moltres
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Moltres
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Side game data

Moltres

Pokémon Pinball
   
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 4
Recruit rate: 30%
Friend Area: Legendary Island
Phrases
51%-100% HP I represent the power of fire! My fire can never be extinguished!
26%-50% HP My health is down quite a bit, but I'll be fine!
1%-25% HP I'm run-down...Even my fire won't give me power...
Level up There! I've leveled! My firepower has been boosted!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 2
Recruit rate: 30%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Boss of Red Point
Connected to: Articuno, Zapdos
Connection Orb Set: 20

Phrases
Normal I'm the embodiment of fire! My wings flare up whenever I flap them!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm OK… I can take more…
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Fire
Field move:
(present)
 
(None ×-)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry R-300
It produces flames and creates pillars of fire to attack.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.05 seconds Base HP: 57
Base Attack: 83 Base Defense: 57 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Fire
Attack Power: ★★★★

 

Power of Six
Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle
 
Fire
  Attack Power: 70 - 140   20

#151
 

Power of 4
Increases damage when you make a match of four.
  Swappable Skill(s): Burn


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 207 Base Attack: 251 Base Defense: 181
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Fire Spin, Wing Attack*
Charged Attacks: Fire Blast, Heat Wave, Overheat, Ancient Power*, Sky Attack, Frustration , Return 

Galarian Moltres

Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 207 Base Attack: 202 Base Defense: 231
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Sucker Punch, Wing Attack
Charged Attacks: Payback, Brave Bird, Ancient Power

Evolution data

Moltres

 
Unevolved
Moltres
 Fire  Flying 



Galarian Moltres

 
Unevolved
Moltres
Galarian Form
 Dark  Flying 



Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
   
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Music

This is a list of music associated with Moltres in the Pokémon games.

Games Location Song name Composition Arrangement
 US  UM  When battling Moltres, Articuno, or Zapdos Battle! (Wild Pokémon)RGBY Junichi Masuda Junichi Masuda
 Sw  Sh  When battling Galarian Moltres, Galarian Articuno, or Galarian Zapdos Battle! (Legendary Bird Pokémon) Gō Ichinose Gō Ichinose
Pokémon Masters EX When battling Moltres in the Legendary Arena Battle! (Kanto Legendary Pokémon) (Pokémon Masters EX Version) Junichi Masuda[a 1] Haruki Yamada (ATTIC INC.)
 S  V  When battling Moltres, Articuno, or Zapdos Battle! (Wild Pokémon)PE Junichi Masuda Shota Kageyama

Trivia

  • In artwork for Pokémon BlueJP, Moltres had red-colored nails.
  • In English, the category "Flame Pokémon" is shared by Charmeleon, Charizard, Flareon, Kantonian Moltres, and Infernape.
    • In Japanese, Flareon has the category ほのおポケモン Honō Pokémon (Flame Pokémon), while the other four Pokémon share the category かえんポケモン Kaen Pokémon (Flame Pokémon).
  • In Generations I, III, and VII, a Trainer at the Cinnabar Gym mentions that Blaine became a Fire-type expert after seeing a Moltres.
  • Moltres and the other two legendary birds had Australian beetle species named after them: Binburrum articuno, Binburrum zapdos, and Binburrum moltres. The three species were first described in 2020, and were collectively named after the legendary birds to reflect their rarity.[2][3]

Origin

Moltres seems to be based on the legends of firebirds such as the phoenix, the Slavic firebird, or the Bennu. It may also be based on the Vermilion Bird of the Chinese Four Symbols, which represents the element of fire and the direction of south. In addition, it may be based on a heron because of their similarities in body shape.

As suggested by the Pokédex entries, the three legendary birds appear to be embodiments of seasons, Moltres represents spring, while Articuno and Zapdos represent winter and summer, respectively. Autumn is however unrepresented.

Galarian Moltres appears to resemble a cormorant. Its ability to make opponents fatigued with its aura may allude to burnout, a psychological condition of which one of the main symptoms is exhaustion. Its Shiny coloration is similar to Kantonian Moltres's regular coloration.

Name origin

Moltres may be a combination of molten and tres (Spanish for three, indicating that it is the third in the trio of Kanto legendary birds). It may also derive from molt.

Fire is literally fire.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ファイヤー Fire From fire
  French Sulfura From sulfureux and the Egyptian sun god Ra
  Spanish Moltres Same as English name
  German Lavados From Lava and -os (common suffix for all legendary birds in German)
  Italian Moltres Same as English name
  Korean 파이어 Faier Transcription of Japanese name
  Mandarin Chinese 火焰鳥 / 火焰鸟 Huǒyànniǎo From 火焰 huǒyàn and 鳥 / 鸟 niǎo
  Cantonese Chinese 火焰鳥 Fóyihmníuh*
火鳥 Fóníuh*
From 火焰 fóyihm and níuh
From and níuh


See also

Notes

  1. Battle! (Kanto Legendary Pokémon) (Pokémon Masters EX Version) is a remix of "Battle! (Wild Pokémon)" from Pokémon Red, Green, Blue and Yellow, which was composed by Junichi Masuda.

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