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===Major appearances===
===Major appearances===
====[[Legendary birds (M02)#Moltres|Moltres (M02)]]====
====[[Legendary birds (M02)#Moltres|Moltres (M02)]]====
Moltres made its first true appearance in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''. [[Lawrence III]] wanted to capture the three [[legendary birds]] as well as their master {{mov|Lugia|Lugia|02}}.
Moltres made its first true appearance in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''. [[Lawrence III]] wanted to capture the three [[Legendary birds]] as well as their master {{mov|Lugia|Lugia|02}}.


====Other====
====Other====
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[Sabrina]] is shown to have obtained Moltres for [[Team Rocket]] during the [[Kanto]] saga, but it is not seen in battle. It is later combined with {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Zapdos}} to form a singular legendary bird, but they separate once Sabrina is defeated and go back to the wild.
[[Sabrina]] is shown to have obtained Moltres for [[Team Rocket]] during the [[Kanto]] saga, but it is not seen in battle. It is later combined with {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Zapdos}} to form a singular Legendary bird, but they separate once Sabrina is defeated and go back to the wild.


{{adv|Green}} later catches Moltres on [[Mt. Ember]] during her training journey to overcome her fear of birds. She used it and its fellow legendary birds in the fight against [[Karen]] and [[Will]], who were commanding the [[Masked Man]]'s {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}. She has not used any of them since, meaning they have probably been deposited in the box or released.
{{adv|Green}} later catches Moltres on [[Mt. Ember]] during her training journey to overcome her fear of birds. She used it and its fellow Legendary birds in the fight against [[Karen]] and [[Will]], who were commanding the [[Masked Man]]'s {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}. She has not used any of them since, meaning they have probably been deposited in the box or released.
[[File:Moltres PM.png|thumb|left|Moltres in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
[[File:Moltres PM.png|thumb|left|Moltres in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
===In the Pokémon Get Da Ze! manga===
===In the Pokémon Get Da Ze! manga===
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===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
When released from a Poké Ball, Moltres will remain where it is released, flapping its wings. It will then use {{m|Sky Attack}} in Melee or {{m|Fly}} in Brawl to leave the arena. Any opponent that touches it will receive a sizable amount of damage. Moltres is the only [[legendary birds|legendary bird]] to return in Brawl.
When released from a Poké Ball, Moltres will remain where it is released, flapping its wings. It will then use {{m|Sky Attack}} in Melee or {{m|Fly}} in Brawl to leave the arena. Any opponent that touches it will receive a sizable amount of damage. Moltres is the only [[legendary birds|Legendary bird]] to return in Brawl.


====Trophy Information====
====Trophy Information====
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Moltres shares the same [[species]] name as {{p|Charmeleon}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Flareon}}, and {{p|Infernape}}. They are all known as the Flame Pokémon.
* Moltres shares the same [[species]] name as {{p|Charmeleon}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Flareon}}, and {{p|Infernape}}. They are all known as the Flame Pokémon.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Moltres is found in [[Johto]], making it the only [[legendary birds|legendary bird]] not to be found near its location in {{game|Red and Blue|s}} in these games.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Moltres is found in [[Johto]], making it the only [[legendary birds|Legendary bird]] not to be found near its location in {{game|Red and Blue|s}} in these games.
* Moltres is the only one of the three legendary birds to not appear in the original opening of the English dub.
* Moltres is the only one of the three Legendary birds to not appear in the original opening of the English dub.
* Moltres is the only member of [[legendary birds|its trio]] that can't have super effective [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] against a Pokémon of its own type. Both {{p|Zapdos}}'s {{t|Electric}} moves and {{p|Articuno}}'s {{t|Ice}} moves are super effective against the {{t|Flying}} Pokémon.
* Moltres is the only member of [[legendary birds|its trio]] that can't have super effective [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] against a Pokémon of its own type. Both {{p|Zapdos}}'s {{t|Electric}} moves and {{p|Articuno}}'s {{t|Ice}} moves are super effective against the {{t|Flying}} Pokémon.


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===Name origin===
===Name origin===
Moltres is a combination of ''molten'' and ''tres'' ({{wp|Spanish language|Spanish}} for ''three'', indicating that it is the third in the series of [[Kanto]] [[legendary birds]]). It may also derive from ''{{wp|Molting#Birds|molt}}''.
Moltres is a combination of ''molten'' and ''tres'' ({{wp|Spanish language|Spanish}} for ''three'', indicating that it is the third in the series of [[Kanto]] [[Legendary birds]]). It may also derive from ''{{wp|Molting#Birds|molt}}''.


Fire is literally ''fire''.
Fire is literally ''fire''.

Revision as of 21:31, 12 February 2014

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



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Fire Flying
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Pressure Cacophony
Cacophony
Flame Body
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
3 (1.6%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Undiscovered
Hatch time
81 cycles
Height
6'07" 2.0 m
Moltres
0'0" 0 m
{{{form2}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
132.3 lbs. 60.0 kg
Moltres
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form2}}}
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
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
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body09.png
Footprint
F146.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Yellow
Base friendship
35
External Links

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

It is not 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

Moltres is a large, avian Pokémon with orange or golden plumage. It has a long, flowing head crest and a billowing tail, both made of flames. Additionally, its wings are also shrouded in fiery plumage. Its straight, pointed beak is brown, as are its anisodactyl feet. It has short talons.

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. Moltres is rarely seen by Trainers.

In the anime

Moltres in the anime

Major appearances

Moltres (M02)

Moltres made its first true appearance in The Power of One. Lawrence III wanted to capture the three Legendary birds as well as their master Lugia.

Other

A rough image of Moltres was first seen etched in a stone hanging in the Viridian Pokémon Center in Pokémon Emergency.

Moltres also appeared in All Fired Up where it defeated Team Rocket. It reappeared in a flashback in Round One - Begin! and in another flashback in Friends to the End.

Moltres appeared in The Search for the Legend where Butch and Cassidy attempted to capture it.

Minor appearances

A robotic Moltres was shown chasing Jessie, James, and Meowth in Island of the Giant Pokémon.

Additionally it was mentioned in The Fortune Hunters where James mistakenly believed that it was his "Inner Pokémon" and dressed up in a Moltres costume.

A Moltres appeared in An EGG-sighting Adventure! as part of Team Rocket's fantasy.

A Moltres made a cameo in the intro of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, The Rise of Darkrai, Zoroark: Master of Illusions and Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

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
SS018 Moltres Ritchie's Pokédex Moltres, a one-of-a-kind legendary Flame Pokémon. So powerful, its fire dust can bring early spring to wintery land.

In the manga

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Sabrina is shown to have obtained Moltres for Team Rocket during the Kanto saga, but it is not seen in battle. It is later combined with Articuno and Zapdos to form a singular Legendary bird, but they separate once Sabrina is defeated and go back to the wild.

Green later catches Moltres on Mt. Ember during her training journey to overcome her fear of birds. She used it and its fellow Legendary birds in the fight against Karen and Will, who were commanding the Masked Man's Ho-Oh and Lugia. She has not used any of them since, meaning they have probably been deposited in the box or released.

Moltres in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

In the Pokémon Get Da Ze! manga

A Moltres appeared in Get Moltres? where it was a Ditto in disguise.

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga

Moltres appeared in Goodbye to a Peaceful Village, where it attacked Ginji and Mudkip because it believed that Ginji was destined to destroy the world.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

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

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

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

A silhouette of Moltres appeared in Saffron City.

In the TCG

Main article: Moltres (TCG)

Other appearances

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

Super Smash Bros.

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

Super Smash Bros. Melee/Brawl

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."

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a giant dazzle of flashing 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
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
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
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
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
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.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
One Victory Road
Blue (Japan)
One Victory Road
Yellow
One Victory Road
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Time Capsule
Crystal
None Time Capsule
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
One Mt. Ember
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Trade
Platinum
One Roaming Sinnoh
HeartGold SoulSilver
One Mt. Silver
Pal Park
Mountain
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
None Poké Transfer
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
One Roaming Kalos*
Sea Spirit's Den* (if the player chose Froakie)



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Snap Volcano
Pokémon Pinball Indigo Plateau
Pokémon Trozei! Random Agent Cards
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Mt. Blaze Peak (3F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Final Maze (B40F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Sky
Giant Volcano (10F)

(with Mystery Part or Secret Slab in the bag)

Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Faldera Island
Pokémon Rumble Fiery Furnace Normal Mode S
Pokémon Rumble Blast Lava: World Axle - B1F (post ending)

In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Moltres English United States 50Shiny 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

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

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.

Pokéathlon stats

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


Type effectiveness

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:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
00Start Roost Flying Status 0000 —% 10 Cool 0   0  
00Start Hurricane Flying Special 110110 07070% 10 Cool 0   0  
00Start Sky Attack Flying Physical 140140 09090% 5 Cool 0   0  
00Start Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 09090% 10 Cool 0   0  
00Start Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35 Cool 0   0  
00Start Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 Cool 0   0  
088 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15 Cool 0   0  
1515 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30 Cool 0   0  
2222 Endure Normal Status 0000 —% 10 Cool 0   0  
2929 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 Cool 0   0  
3636 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15 Cool 0   0  
4343 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —% 25 Cool 0   0  
5050 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 Cool 0   0  
5757 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —% 5 Cool 0   0  
6464 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 09090% 10 Cool 0   0  
7171 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10 Cool 0   0  
7878 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140140 09090% 5 Cool 0   0  
8585 Roost Flying Status 0000 —% 10 Cool 0   0  
9292 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 07070% 10 Cool 0   0  
  • 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

By TM/HM

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Steel Sprite.png TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM58 Sky Drop Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Bug Sprite.png TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag HM Flying Sprite.png HM02 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
  • 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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Moltres in Generation VI
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Moltres in that game.
  • 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

By tutoring

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Moltres can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Moltres cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 Pin146.png Pinani146.png 
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani146.png 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
MDP RT 146.png 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!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up There! I've leveled! My firepower has been boosted!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 146.png Body size: 2
Recruit rate: 30%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Fire  Fire Assist.png
( Fire )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
None Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It produces flames and creates pillars of fire to attack.
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

146Moltres.png
Unevolved
Moltres
 Fire  Flying 



Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Spr 1b 146.png Spr 1y 146.png Spr 1g 146.png Spr b g1 146.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 146.png Spr 2s 146.png Spr 2c 146.png Spr b 2g 146.png
Spr 2g 146 s.png Spr 2s 146 s.png Spr 2c 146 s.png Spr b 2g 146 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 146.png Spr 3e 146.png Spr 3f 146.png Spr b 3r 146.png
Spr 3r 146 s.png Spr 3e 146 s.png Spr 3f 146 s.png Spr b 3r 146 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 146.png Spr 4p 146.png Spr 4h 146.png Spr b 4d 146.png
Spr 4d 146 s.png Spr 4p 146 s.png Spr 4h 146 s.png Spr b 4d 146 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 146.png Spr 5b2 146.png Spr b 5b 146.png
Spr 5b 146 s.png Spr 5b2 146 s.png Spr b 5b 146 s.png
Moltres For other sprites and images, please see Moltres images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Like Ho-Oh, Moltres is based on the legend of the phoenix. It is most likely based on either the Arabian phoenix or the Slavic Firebird. Others claim that the bird is based on the Japanese mythical bird known as 朱雀 Suzaku, guardian of the South, and is not a true phoenix. Regardless, the Pokémon has a very similar appearance to both the phoenix and the Suzaku. It may also be based on a heron or Bennu, because of their similarities in shape. It also embodies traits from a number of other firebirds, such as the three-legged bird.

Name origin

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

Fire is literally fire.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ファイヤー Fire From fire
France Flag.png French Sulfura A combination of sulfureux and Ra
Spain Flag.png Spanish Moltres Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Lavados From Lava
Italy Flag.png Italian Moltres Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 파이어 Paieo Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 火焰鳥 / 火焰鸟 Huǒyànniǎo Literally "Flaming bird"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 火鳥 Fóníuh Literally "Fire bird"


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