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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Moltres is a large, avian Pokémon with | 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 | 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 {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon|rarely seen}}. In the past, {{m|Sky Attack}} was its [[signature move]]. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
====={{DL|Legendary birds (M02)|Moltres|Moltres (M02)}}===== | ====={{DL|Legendary birds (M02)|Moltres|Moltres (M02)}}===== | ||
Moltres | Moltres appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''. [[Lawrence III]] wanted to capture the three [[Legendary birds]], as well as their [[Trio master|master]] {{OBP|Lugia|M02}}, for his own personal collection. | ||
=====Other===== | =====Other===== | ||
Moltres debuted in ''[[EP074|All Fired Up]]'', though it was fully engulfed in flames. In the episode, it defeated {{TRT}} when they attempted to steal the Moltres Flame during the opening ceremony of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. It reappeared in flashbacks in ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'' and ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]''. | Moltres physically debuted in ''[[EP074|All Fired Up]]'', though it was fully engulfed in flames. In the episode, it defeated {{TRT}} when they attempted to steal the Moltres Flame during the opening ceremony of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. It reappeared in flashbacks in ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'' and ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]''. | ||
A Moltres appeared in ''[[SS018|The Search for the Legend]]'', where [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] attempted to capture it, but were unsuccessful. | A Moltres appeared in ''[[SS018|The Search for the Legend]]'', where [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] attempted to capture it, but were unsuccessful. | ||
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====Minor appearances==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
A robotic Moltres | A robotic Moltres appeared in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', where it chased Team Rocket. | ||
A Moltres appeared in ''[[EP229|An EGG-sighting Adventure!]]'' | A Moltres appeared in a fantasy in the Fortune Teller book in ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]''. | ||
A Moltres appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in ''[[EP229|An EGG-sighting Adventure!]]''. | |||
A Moltres made a cameo appearance in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. | A Moltres made a cameo appearance in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. | ||
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===In the movie adaptations=== | ===In the movie adaptations=== | ||
{{main|Legendary birds (M02)|Moltres (M02)}} | {{main|Legendary birds (M02)|Moltres (M02)}} | ||
Moltres | Moltres appears in the {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth|manga adaptation}} of ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' by [[Tanigami Toshio]]. | ||
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga=== | ===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga=== | ||
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
{{main|Legendary birds (Adventures)#Moltres|Moltres (Adventures)}} | {{main|Legendary birds (Adventures)#Moltres|Moltres (Adventures)}} | ||
Moltres first appeared in ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]'' where it pursued and battled | Moltres first appeared in ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]'' where it pursued and battled [[Blaine]] and {{adv|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 {{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. | ||
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Moltres first appeared in ''[[PM032|The Legendary Moltres Appears!!]]'' where it was inside {{ka|Victory Road}} and fought a {{p|Kabutops}}. | Moltres first appeared in ''[[PM032|The Legendary Moltres Appears!!]]'' where it was inside {{ka|Victory Road}} and fought a {{p|Kabutops}}. | ||
Another | Another Moltres appeared in ''[[PM058|Get Lugia!]]'' where {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}}, {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} and {{OBP|Blue|Pocket Monsters}} fought it to get the orb in order to summon {{p|Lugia}}. | ||
===In the Pokémon Zensho manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Zensho manga=== | ||
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[[File:Moltres SSBB.png|thumb|220px|Moltres in Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] | [[File:Moltres SSBB.png|thumb|220px|Moltres in Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] | ||
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]=== | ===[[Super Smash Bros.]]=== | ||
Moltres | Moltres makes a cameo appearance in the [[Saffron City]] stage. Very rarely, it will fly by in the background. | ||
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]/[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|3DS/Wii U]]=== | ===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]/[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|3DS/Wii U]]=== | ||
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 {{i|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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'''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! '' | '''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 {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}} alongside {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Zapdos}}. | |||
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===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Dex/Header|type=fire|type2=flying}} | {{Dex/Header|type=fire|type2=flying}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=I}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=146}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flash of flames.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its blazing wings, even the night sky will turn red.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its blazing wings, even the night sky will turn red.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=237}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=146}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=242}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that spring will soon arrive if Moltres shows itself.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that spring will soon arrive if Moltres shows itself.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=153|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=146}} | |||
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its flaming wings, even the night sky will turn red.}} | |||
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Trade]]}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Trade]]}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Ultra Space Wilds]] ({{DL|Ultra Space Wilds|Cliff World}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Moltres|Only one]])}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Ultra Space Wilds]] ({{DL|Ultra Space Wilds|Cliff World}}) ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Moltres|Only one]])}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area={{ka|Victory Road}} ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Moltres|Only one]])<br>[[Route]]s {{rtn|1|Kanto}}, {{rtn|2|Kanto}}, {{rtn|3|Kanto}}, {{rtn|4|Kanto}}, {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|7|Kanto}}, {{rtn|8|Kanto}}, {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|14|Kanto}}, {{rtn|15|Kanto}}, {{rtn|16|Kanto}}, {{rtn|17|Kanto}}, {{rtn|18|Kanto}}, {{rtn|19|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}}} | |||
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====In events==== | ====In events==== | ||
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=fire|type2=flying}} | {{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=fire|type2=flying}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Moltres|English|United States|50 | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Moltres|English|United States|50{{shinystar|II}}|November 30 to December 20, 2001;<br>February 15 to 21, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Shiny Moltres}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Moltres|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Moltres}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Moltres|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Moltres}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Moltres|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Moltres}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Moltres|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Moltres}} | ||
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===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ====[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]==== | ||
=====By [[Level|leveling up]]===== | |||
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Moltres|Fire|Flying|1}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|8|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|16|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|24|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|32|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|40|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|48|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|56|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|64|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|200|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|72|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|200|90|5||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Moltres|Fire|Flying|1}} | |||
=====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]===== | |||
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Moltres|Fire|Flying|1}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM01|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM05|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM07|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM08|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM09|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM11|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM12|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM14|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM18|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM37|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM45|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|200|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM46|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM50|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Moltres|Fire|Flying|1}} | |||
====[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]==== | |||
=====By [[Level|leveling up]]===== | |||
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Moltres|Fire|Flying|1}} | {{learnlist/levelh/7|Moltres|Fire|Flying|1}} | ||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''}} | {{learnlist/level7|1|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''}} | ||
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{{learnlist/levelf/7|Moltres|Fire|Flying|1}} | {{learnlist/levelf/7|Moltres|Fire|Flying|1}} | ||
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]==== | =====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]===== | ||
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Moltres|Fire|Flying|1}} | {{learnlist/tmh/7|Moltres|Fire|Flying|1}} | ||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}} | {{learnlist/tm7|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
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{{learnlist/tmf/7|Moltres|Fire|Flying|1}} | {{learnlist/tmf/7|Moltres|Fire|Flying|1}} | ||
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | =====By {{pkmn|breeding}}===== | ||
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Moltres|Fire|Flying|2}} | {{learnlist/breedh/7|Moltres|Fire|Flying|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed7null}} | {{learnlist/breed7null}} | ||
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Moltres|Fire|Flying|2}} | {{learnlist/breedf/7|Moltres|Fire|Flying|2}} | ||
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | =====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]===== | ||
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Moltres|Fire|Flying|2}} | {{learnlist/tutorh/7|Moltres|Fire|Flying|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}} | {{learnlist/tutor7|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}} | ||
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|field=None | |field=None | ||
|past=NA | |past=NA | ||
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|browser=It produces flames and creates pillars of fire to attack. | |browser=It produces flames and creates pillars of fire to attack. | ||
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|hatch=N/A | |hatch=N/A | ||
|buddy=20 | |buddy=20 | ||
|candy=Moltres | |||
|evolution=N/A | |evolution=N/A | ||
|stamina=180 | |stamina=180 | ||
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|defense=184 | |defense=184 | ||
|fast={{m|Ember}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Fire Spin}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}} | |fast={{m|Ember}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Fire Spin}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}} | ||
|special={{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Heat Wave}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Overheat}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}} | |special={{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Heat Wave}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Overheat}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Sky Attack}}, {{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Ancient Power}} | ||
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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 | Moltres is a combination of ''molten'' and ''tres'' ({{wp|Spanish language|Spanish}} for ''three'', indicating that it is the third in the trio of [[Kanto]] [[Legendary birds]]). It may also derive from ''{{wp|Molting#Birds|molt}}''. | ||
Fire is literally ''fire''. | Fire is literally ''fire''. |
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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
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!.
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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 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 Gotta Catch 'Em All 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 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
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
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
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Moltres resides on top of Mt. Blaze and challenges the player and partner when they trespass. After Moltres is defeated, it is convinced by the player's partner to allow them to pass through.
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Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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GSC | 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 | 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 |
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90
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90
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Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
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Trivia
- Moltres shares its category with Charmeleon, Charizard, Flareon, and Infernape. They are all known as the Flame Pokémon.
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.
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