Moltres (Pokémon)

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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 #146
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Types  Fire  Flying   Fire   Fire   Fire   Fire   Fire	Species Flame Pokémon
Abilities Pressure Flame Body Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #146 Johto #242* Hoenn #301* Sinnoh #— Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R-300 Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 6'07" Imperial 2.0m Metric 6'07"/2.0m 0.0m	Weight 132.3lbs Imperial 60.0kg Metric 132.3lbs/60.0kg 0.0kg
Dex color Yellow	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 3 0.4%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown Genderless
Breeding Undiscovered group 81 cycles (20655 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 3 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 217 Battle Exp.: 2171*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.2 Special abilities 1.3 Behavior 1.4 Habitat 1.5 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.1.1 Moltres (movie 2) 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokémon Adventures 3.2 Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team 4 In the TCG 5 Other appearances 5.1 Super Smash Bros. 5.2 Super Smash Bros. Melee/Brawl 5.2.1 Trophy Information 5.2.1.1 Melee 5.2.1.2 Brawl 6 Game data 6.1 Pokédex entries 6.2 Game locations 6.2.1 In side games 6.3 Held items 6.4 Stats 6.4.1 Base stats 6.4.2 Pokéathlon stats 6.5 Type effectiveness 6.6 Learnset 6.6.1 By leveling up 6.6.2 By TM/HM 6.6.3 By tutoring 6.6.4 Special moves 6.7 Side game data 6.8 Evolution 6.9 Sprites 7 Trivia 7.1 Origin 7.2 Name origin 8 In other languages 9 Related articles 10 External links

Biology

Physiology

Moltres takes the form of a large bird with flame-colored plumage, resembling a phoenix. Its dazzling wings and elaborate head crest appear to be covered with flames. It has a straight, pointed brown beak that is the same color as its feet. Compared to the other legendary birds, it has the smallest feet and legs. It is the largest of the legendary birds, but its feathers make up a good portion of its bulk.

Gender differences

Moltres is a genderless species.

Special abilities

When Moltres flaps its wings, it creates a brilliant flash of flames. It is also one of the few Pokémon known to naturally wield the very powerful Flying-type move Sky Attack.

Behavior

Moltres is one of the legendary birds of Kanto, and is a poorly understood species, believed by many to be pure myth. Its behavior is largely clandestine, but it appears to migrate to the south during the springtime. There are many folktales surrounding this species, but perhaps the most popular is that its appearance will bring about an early spring. When Moltres flaps its wings, it sheds hundreds of tiny embers. It is believed that these embers have healing properties. If injured, it will immerse itself in lava to heal.

Habitat

Moltres appear to live in hot regions, particularly active volcanoes. They are spectacularly rare. Moltres have been sighted on Victory Road and near the Sevii Islands. One has been recently sighted, roaming Sinnoh. Another, possibly the one from Victory Road, lives in Mt. Silver.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Major appearances

Moltres (movie 2)

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.

Minor appearances

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

Moltres also appeared in All Fired Up and The Search for the Legend.

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 made a cameo in the intro of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP074 Moltres Ash's Pokédex Moltres, a Legendary Pokémon. Its virtues symbolize the Pokémon League Competitions. This concludes the entries from the original series.

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. This concludes the entries from the Pokémon Chronicles series.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

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.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team

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 TCG

Main article: Moltres (TCG)

Other appearances

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 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 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. Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby 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. Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 LeafGreen {{{frlgdex}}} 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. Generation IV Diamond Pearl One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that spring will soon arrive if Moltres shows itself. Diamond Pearl Platinum {{{dpptdex}}} Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring. HeartGold SoulSilver {{{hgssdex}}} 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 White One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

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 Generation V Black White None Poké Transfer

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
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Lava: World Axle - B1F (post ending)

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90	150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 100	94 - 167	184 - 328
Defense: 90	85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp.Atk: 125	117 - 194	229 - 383
Sp.Def: 85	81 - 150	157 - 295
Speed: 90	85 - 156	166 - 306
Total: 580   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and 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 V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Resistant against Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Unaffected by Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Damaged normally by Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None
Notes: If Gravity is used or this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 2×. In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Ice-type  moves is 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100%	35
Start	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100%	25
8	Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85%	15
15	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
22	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
29	AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100%	5
36	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100%	15
43	Safeguard	Normal	Status	—	—%	25
50	Air Slash	Flying	Special	75	95%	20
57	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10
64	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90%	10
71	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
78	Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90%	5
85	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Moltres obtained at level 1 in Generation V 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 V Other generations: I - II - III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	—	—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	—	—%	10
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85%	5
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM43	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90%	5
	TM58	Sky Drop	Flying	Physical	60	100%	10
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100%	15
	TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	—	75%	15
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100%	20
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
	HM02	Fly	Flying	Physical	90	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 tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black 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

Special moves

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Shadow moves		Level 50+	Purified moves
Shadow Break	Shadow		Morning Sun	Normal
Shadow Fire	Shadow		Will-O-Wisp	Fire
Shadow Mist	Shadow		Extrasensory	Psychic
Shadow Shed	Shadow		Flamethrower	Fire

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch	Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available	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! 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 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 ) Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It produces flames and creates pillars of fire to attack.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.

Evolution

Does not evolve Moltres  Fire  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

For other sprites and images, please see Moltres images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Moltres's sprites and artwork have depicted it with wings fully engulfed, or only partially engulfed in flames. As of Generation III, it is only shown with its wings partially engulfed.
  • On a similar note, its sprites and artwork show it with a yellow body. In the anime, its body is cream colored.
• Moltres shares the same species name as Charmeleon, Charizard, Flareon, and Infernape. They are all known as Flame Pokémon.
• In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Moltres is found in Johto, making it the only legendary bird not to be found near its location in Pokémon Red and Blue.
• 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 its trio that can't have super effective STAB against a Pokémon of its own type. Both Zapdos's Electric moves and Articuno's Ice moves are super effective against the Flying Pokémon.
• Moltres is the only Fire-type Pokémon to learn SolarBeam by level-up.

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 the words "molten" and the Spanish word for three, "tres", indicating that it is the third in the series of legendary birds. Its Japanese name, Fire, is simply "fire".

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Lavados From Lava. French Sulfura A combination of sulfureux and Ra, the Egyptian god of sun. Korean 파이어 Paieo A transliteration of Fire. Chinese (Mandarin) 火焰鳥 / 火焰鸟 Huǒyànniǎo Literally "Flaming bird". Chinese (Cantonese) 火鳥 Fóníuh Literally "Fire bird".

Related articles

• Legendary birds
• Moltres (movie 2)

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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