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
ファイヤー
Fire
#146
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
80 cycles
Egg not obtainable
Height
6'07" 2.0 m
Moltres
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Weight
132.3 lbs. 60.0 kg
Moltres
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
217
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
261
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Moltres
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
3
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
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HP
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Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
0
Speed
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HP
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Atk
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Def
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Sp.Def
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Speed
Shape
Body09.png
Footprint
F146.png F000.png
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Pokédex color
Yellow
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.

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

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. In the past, Sky Attack was its signature move.

In the anime

In the main series

Moltres in the anime

Major appearances

Moltres (M02)

Moltres appeared in The Power of One. Lawrence III wanted to capture the three Legendary birds, as well as their master Lugia, for his own personal collection.

Other

Moltres physically debuted in All Fired Up, though it was fully engulfed in flames. In the episode, it defeated Team Rocket when they attempted to steal the Moltres Flame during the opening ceremony of the Indigo Plateau Conference. It reappeared in flashbacks in Round One - Begin! and Friends to the End.

A Moltres appeared in The Search for the Legend, where Butch and Cassidy attempted to capture it, but were unsuccessful.

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

A Moltres appeared in A Legendary Photo Op!. It was first seen resting in the crater of Mt. Molteau. Ash and his friends joined Trevor, who was looking to photograph the Legendary bird. However, after being attacked by Team Rocket, Moltres assumed Ash and the others were allied with the trio, and attacked them. After watching the recklessly selfless actions of the newly evolved Talonflame and its Trainer, however, Moltres realized that Ash's group was not with Team Rocket and left them in peace.

Minor appearances

A robotic Moltres appeared in Island of the Giant Pokémon, where it chased Team Rocket.

A Moltres appeared in a fantasy in the Fortune Teller book in The Fortune Hunters.

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

A Moltres made a cameo appearance in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

A Moltres made a brief cameo in the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, where it was seen flying across the sky.

A Moltres made cameo appearances in the opening sequences of Arceus and the Jewel of Life and Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A Moltres appeared in An Electrifying Rage! in a fantasy.

A Moltres appeared in I Choose You!.

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.

In Pokémon Origins

Moltres in Pokémon Origins

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

In the manga

In the movie adaptations

Main article: Moltres (M02)

Moltres appears in the manga adaptation of The Power of One by Tanigami Toshio.

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 Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga

A Moltres appeared as a silhouette in JBA5.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Moltres (Adventures)

Moltres first appeared in Holy Moltres where it pursued and battled Blaine and Red, it was also revealed that Team Rocket had captured it Indigo Plateau where Sabrina had 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.

In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga

A Moltres appeared in ABM01.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

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

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(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
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.


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 (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
Unobtainable


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
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX6
Event: Moltres Appears
Rumble World
Origin Hideaway: Secluded Volcanic Chasm (Special Boss)
Super MD
Red Point
Picross
Area 28: Stage 13


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
GSC 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
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

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

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

By leveling up
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35
011 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25
088 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15
1616 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
2424 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15
3232 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15
4040 Agility Psychic Status 0000 00——% 30
4848 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 09090% 10
5656 Roost Flying Status 0000 00——% 10
6464 Solar Beam Grass Special 200200 100100% 10
7272 Sky Attack Flying Physical 200200 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
By TM/HM
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM01Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM01 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM05Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM05 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM07Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM07 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM08Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM08 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM09Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM09 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM12Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM12 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM14Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM14 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM18Bag TM Bug VI Sprite.png TM18 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM27Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM27 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM37Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM37 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM45Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM45 Solar Beam Grass Special 200200 100}}100% 10
TM46Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM46 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM50Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM50 Roost Flying Status 0000 00—}}—% 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 of Moltres
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

By leveling up
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Wing Attack Flying Physical 06060 100100% 35
011 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25
088 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15
1515 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
2222 Endure Normal Status 0000 —% 10
2929 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
3636 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15
4343 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —% 25
5050 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15
5757 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —% 5
6464 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 09090% 10
7171 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100100% 10
7878 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140140 09090% 5
8585 Roost Flying Status 0000 —% 10
9292 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 07070% 10
9999 Burn Up Fire Special 130130 100100% 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
By TM/HM
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM05Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM15Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM19Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM20Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM22Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM35Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM37Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM38Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM40Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM43Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM50Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM51Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.png TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25
TM58Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM58 Sky Drop Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM61Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM68Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM76Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM76 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM89Bag TM Bug VI Sprite.png TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 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 of Moltres
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
By breeding
Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 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 in Generation VII
  • 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 VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Defog Flying Status —% 15
S M US UM Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10
S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status —% 30
S M US UM Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Tailwind Flying Status —% 15
  • 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 Trozei!
Trozeiani146.png
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
MDP E 146.png Body size: 2
Recruit rate: 30%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist:
(present)
Fire Assist.png
Fire
Field move:
(present)
None - field move.png
(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 Battle Trozei
Fire
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT146.png

Power of Six
Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle
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Fire
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 140 Raise Max Level.png 20

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


Pokémon GO
GO146.png 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*

Evolution

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Unevolved
Moltres
 Fire  Flying 



Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
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Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
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Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
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Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
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Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
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Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
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146MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Moltres images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Moltres may be based on legends of firebirds such as the phoenix, the Slavic firebird, or the Bennu. It may also be based on the Japanese mythical bird known as 朱雀 Suzaku, guardian of the South, which is not a true phoenix. It may also be based on a heron because of their similarities in shape.

Name origin

Moltres is 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
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 Faier 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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