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[[File:Moltres M02.png|thumb|240px|Moltres in the anime]] | [[File:Moltres M02.png|thumb|240px|Moltres in the anime]] | ||
===Major appearances=== | ===Major appearances=== | ||
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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}}. | ||
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===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}} | {{Animedexheader|Kanto}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|EP074|Moltres|Ash's Pokédex|Moltres, a [[ | {{Animedexbody|EP074|Moltres|Ash's Pokédex|Moltres, a [[legendary Pokémon]]. Its virtues symbolize the [[Pokémon League]] Competitions.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}} | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}} | ||
{{Animedexheader|Hoso}} | {{Animedexheader|Hoso}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|SS018|Moltres|Ritchie's Pokédex|Moltres, a one-of-a-kind | {{Animedexbody|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.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Pokémon Chronicles|Hoso}} | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Pokémon Chronicles|Hoso}} | ||
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* 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 [[ | * 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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[[Category:Legendary | [[Category:Legendary trio Pokémon]] | ||
[[Category:Legendary Pokémon obtainable before the Elite Four]] | [[Category:Legendary Pokémon obtainable before the Elite Four]] | ||
[[Category:Kanto | [[Category:Kanto legendary Pokémon]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon that are included in the Japan-only Pokémon Stadium]] | [[Category:Pokémon that are included in the Japan-only Pokémon Stadium]] | ||
[[Category:Sinnoh | [[Category:Sinnoh legendary Pokémon]] | ||
[[Category:Orre | [[Category:Orre legendary Pokémon]] | ||
[[Category:Roaming Pokémon]] | [[Category:Roaming Pokémon]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon that run from battle]] | [[Category:Pokémon that run from battle]] |
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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
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 (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
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 steal 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
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In the 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 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 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 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
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In side games
Game | Location |
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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 |
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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 | Bryant Park Moltres | English | United States | 70 | August 8, 2006 |
Held items
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Red* | Blue* | BrightPowder (100%) | |
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Stats
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 90
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150 - 197 | 290 - 384 | |
100
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94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
125
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117 - 194 | 229 - 383 | |
85
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81 - 150 | 157 - 295 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
Total: 580
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
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B | W | B2 | W2 | Heat Wave | Fire | Special | 100 | 90% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Roost | Flying | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Sky Attack | Flying | Physical | 140 | 90% | 5 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Tailwind | Flying | Status | — | —% | 30 | ||||
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Side game data
Pokémon Pinball
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Evolution
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Sprites
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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 | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- 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 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 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.
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
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External links
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