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Moltres ファイヤー Fire
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Type	Fire / Flying
Species	Flame Pokémon
Height	6′07″ (2.0m)
Weight	132.3 lbs. (60.0kg)
Ability	Pressure
Egg group	No eggs
Time to hatch	20,480 steps
Effort yield	3 SpA
Exp. yield	217 base exp.
Lv100 at	1,250,000 exp.
Gender	—
Pokédex color	Yellow
Catch rate	3
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Moltres (Japanese: ファイヤー Fire) is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon. It's found in the Kanto Region at Victory Road as well as Sevii Islands' Mt. Ember. Moltres appeared in the movie The Power of One. In the games, Moltres once helped Blaine find his way down a huge mountain while he was lost.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 3 In the manga 3.1 In the Pokémon Special manga 4 In the TCG 5 Other appearances 5.1 Super Smash Bros. Melee 6 Game data 6.1 Pokédex entries 6.2 Game locations 6.2.1 In side games 6.3 Base stats 6.4 Type effectiveness 6.5 Learnset 6.5.1 By leveling up 6.5.2 By TM/HM 6.5.3 Special moves 6.6 Side game data 6.7 Evolution 6.8 Sprites 6.9 Trivia 6.9.1 Origin 6.9.1.1 Name origin 6.10 In other languages 6.11 Related Articles 7 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 break, which 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, however its feathers make up a good portion of its bulk.

Gender differences

Moltres is a genderless species.

Special abilities

When it flaps its wings, it creates a brilliant flash of flames. Also, Moltres is 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. They are 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 folk-tales surrounding this species, but perhaps the most popular is that its appearance will bring about an early spring. Documented sightings of this Pokémon are fairly consistent, and usually include dazzling orange colored flames. When Moltres flaps its wings, it sheds hundreds of tiny embers. It is believed that fire has healing properties, it is said to immerse itself in molten lava if it is injured.

Habitat

Moltres appear to live in hot regions, particularly active volcanoes. They are spectacularly rare, very possibly one-of-a-kind. Moltres have been sighted on Victory Road and near the Sevii Islands.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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

Moltres also appeared in All Fired Up and The Search for the Legend. Additionally it was mentioned in The Fortune Hunters where James mistakingly believed that it was his "Inner Pokémon" and dressed up in a Moltres costume.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Special manga

Sabrina is shown to have obtained Moltres 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.

Blue later catches Moltres during her training journey to overcome her fear of birds.

In the TCG

Main article: Moltres (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

When released from a Poké Ball, Moltres will remain where it is released, flapping its wings. While it makes no visible attack, any opponent touching it will receive a sizable amount of damage.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Gen	Game	Pokédex entry
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.
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.
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	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.
	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 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.
IV	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.

Game locations

Gen	Game	Rarity	Location
I	Pokémon Red and Blue	One	Victory Road
	Pokémon Yellow	One	Victory Road
II	Pokémon Gold and Silver	None	Trade
	Pokémon Crystal	None	Trade
III	Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire	None	Trade
	Pokémon Emerald	None	Trade
	Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen	One	Mt. Ember
	Pokémon Colosseum	None	Trade
	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	One	Citadark Isle (Shadow)
IV	Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	None	Pal Park
	Pokémon Platinum		Unknown
	Pal Park		Mountain

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Volcano
Pokémon Trozei!	Random Agent Cards Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Mt. Blaze Peak (3F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2	Final Maze (B40F)

Base stats

HP:	90
Attack:	100
Defense:	90
Special:	125
SpAtk:	125
SpDef:	85
Speed:	90

The Special stat was used only in Generation I; it was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.

Type effectiveness

Weakness	Resistance
Rock: 4× Water: 2× Electric: 2×	Fighting: ½× Ground: 0× Bug: ¼× Steel: ½× Grass: ¼× Fire: ½×	Normal: 1× Flying: 1× Poison: 1× Ghost: 1× Psychic: 1× Ice: 1× Dragon: 1× Dark: 1×

In Generation I, the effectiveness of Ice-type moves is 2×.

Learnset

Moltres is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Start Peck Fire Spin 51 Leer 55 Agility 60 Sky Attack

Generation II Level Move Type Start Wing Attack Ember 13 Fire Spin 25 Agility 37 Endure 49 Flamethrower 61 Safeguard 73 Sky Attack

Generation III Level Move Type Start Wing Attack Ember 13 Fire Spin 25 Agility 37 Endure 49 Flamethrower 61 Safeguard 73 Heat Wave 85 Sky Attack

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Wing Attack Ember 8 Fire Spin 15 Agility 22 Endure 29 AncientPower 36 Flamethrower 43 Safeguard 50 Air Slash 57 Roost 64 Heat Wave 71 SolarBeam 78 Sky Attack 85 Sunny Day

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM02 Razor Wind TM04 Whirlwind TM06 Toxic TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM15 Hyper Beam TM20 Rage TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Swift TM43 Sky Attack TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute HM02 Fly

Generation II # Move Type TM03 Curse TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM31 Mud-Slap TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM37 Sandstorm TM38 Fire Blast TM39 Swift TM43 Detect TM44 Rest TM47 Steel Wing HM02 Fly

Generation III # Move Type TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM15 Hyper Beam TM16 Light Screen TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Safeguard TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM35 Flamethrower TM37 Sandstorm TM38 Fire Blast TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM47 Steel Wing TM50 Overheat HM02 Fly HM06 Rock Smash

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM05 Roar TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM15 Hyper Beam TM16 Light Screen TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Safeguard TM21 Frustration TM22 SolarBeam TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM35 Flamethrower TM37 Sandstorm TM38 Fire Blast TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM47 Steel Wing TM50 Overheat TM51 Roost TM58 Endure TM61 Will-O-Wisp TM68 Giga Impact TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM88 Pluck TM89 U-turn TM90 Substitute HM02 Fly HM05 Defog HM06 Rock Smash

Special moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Moltres knows Shadow Break, Shadow Fire, Shadow Mist and Shadow Shed as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Morning Sun, Will-O-Wisp and Extrasensory after being purified.

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
	Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
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!

Evolution

Basic Moltres

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
			Image:Spr 2c 146.gif
			Image:Spr 2c 146 s.gif			Image:Spr b g2 146 s.png
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	Image:Spr 3r 146.png			Image:Spr 3f 146.png
	Image:Spr 3r 146 s.png		Image:Spr 3e 146 s.gif	Image:Spr 3f 146 s.png		Image:Spr b g3 146 s.png
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum			Back
	Image:Spr 4d 146.png		Image:Spr 4p 146.png			Image:Spr b g4 146.png
			Image:Spr 4p 146 s.png			Image:Spr b g4 146 s.png

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

Trivia

• Moltres is one of the three Legendary Pokémon whose location was changed through Generations.
• Moltres's original sprites from Generation I (Except Yellow) and II often depicted it to have wings completely engulfed in flames. But in its more recent sprites, Pokémon Yellow sprites and artwork it is depicted with wings that are only partially covered in flames.
• Although Legendarys can not be bred, in Pokémon Snap Moltres and the other birds are in eggs, which shows that they were bred in some type of way.

Origin

Like Ho-Oh, Moltres is based on the legend of the phoenix. However, Moltres is based on the phoenix of Arabic legend. 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.

Name origin

Moltres's name is a combination of the words molten and the Spanish word for three, tres, indicating that it is the third in the series of Kanto legendary birds. Its Japanese name is simply Fire.

In other languages

• German: Lavados
• French: Sulfura - This comes from sulfur.
• Korean: 파이어 Paieo

Related Articles

• Legendary birds
• Moltres (The Power of One)

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Elegant Hellfire, the fanlisting for Moltres at The Anime Fanlistings Network
• Snapshots of Moltres from Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Legendary Pokémon
	Before the Elite Four									After the Elite Four		Event Pokémon
	Legendary trios			Version mascots								Cute		Über
Kanto	Articuno	Zapdos	Moltres							Mewtwo		Mew
Johto	Raikou	Entei	Suicune	Lugia			Ho-Oh					Celebi
Hoenn	Regirock	Regice	Registeel	Kyogre		Groudon		Rayquaza		Latias	Latios	Jirachi		Deoxys
Sinnoh	Uxie	Mesprit	Azelf	Dialga		Palkia		Giratina		Heatran	Regigigas	Phione	Manaphy	Darkrai
										Cresselia		Shaymin		Arceus

Super Smash Bros. series
Games:	Super Smash Bros. | Super Smash Bros. Melee | Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Characters:	Pikachu | Jigglypuff | Mewtwo | Pichu | Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle | Ivysaur | Charizard) | Lucario
Stages:	Saffron City | Pokémon Stadium | Poké Floats | Pokémon Stadium 2 | Spear Pillar
Poké Ball:	Articuno | Beedrill | Bellossom | Blastoise | Bonsly | Celebi | Chansey | Charizard | Chikorita | Clefairy | Cyndaquil | Deoxys Electrode | Entei | Gardevoir | Goldeen | Groudon | Gulpin | Hitmonlee | Ho-Oh | Jirachi | Koffing | Kyogre | Latias and Latios Lugia | Manaphy | Marill | Meowth | Mew | Metagross | Moltres | Munchlax | Onix | Piplup | Porygon2 | Raikou | Scizor Snorlax | Staryu | Starmie | Suicune | Togepi | Torchic | Unown | Venusaur | Weavile | Weezing | Wobbuffet | Zapdos
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Misc:	The Subspace Emissary | My Music | Final Smash | Pokémon Change | Brawl cameos

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