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It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon. | It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon. | ||
In [[Galar]], Moltres has a {{2t|Dark|Flying}} [[regional form]], set to debut <!--introduced -->in ''[[The Crown Tundra]]'' expansion of the {{g|Sword and Shield Expansion Pass}}. | |||
Along with {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Zapdos}}, it is one of the three [[Legendary birds]] of [[Kanto]]. | Along with {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Zapdos}}, it is one of the three [[Legendary birds]] of [[Kanto]]. | ||
==Biology== | ==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 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 {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon|rarely seen}}. In the past, {{m|Sky Attack}} was its [[signature move]]. | 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]]. | ||
Galarian Moltres is red and black, with magenta flames and a slightly curved beak that gives it an expression similar to a sneer. The energy within its body erupts in a form similar to a flame, making most Pokémon unable to even approach it. It attacks by spreading its wings wide to unleash this energy in a powerful aura that attacks the minds of its foes, inflicting deep fatigue as it burns away their energy from within. It is said to have a haughty and calm demeanor. It appears in the Crown Tundra once every few decades.<ref>https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/expansionpass/pokemon/galarian-moltres/</ref> | |||
Galarian Moltres is [[signature move|the only Pokémon]] that can learn the move {{m|Fiery Wrath}}. | |||
==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)}}===== | ||
In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', [[Lawrence III]] sought a Moltres, the other two [[Legendary birds]], and their [[Trio master|master]] {{OBP|Lugia|M02}} for his own personal collection. | |||
=====Other===== | =====Other===== | ||
In ''[[EP074|All Fired Up]]'', a Moltres fully engulfed in flames 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]]''. | |||
In ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]'', [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] attempted to capture Moltres, but they were unsuccessful. | |||
In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short ''{{DL|Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures|Heated Battle}}'', a Moltres hit and burnt {{an|Hoopa}} with a {{type|Fire}} attack before flying off. | |||
In ''[[XY086|A Legendary Photo Op!]]'', a Moltres was resting in the crater of [[Mt. Molteau]]. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} joined {{an|Trevor}}, who was looking to photograph the [[Legendary birds|Legendary bird]]. However, it was attacked by Team Rocket, and as a result, it attacked Ash's group, assuming they were allied with the trio. After witnessing the selfless actions of Ash and his newly evolved {{AP|Talonflame}}, however, Moltres realized its error and left them in peace. | |||
====Minor appearances==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
In ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', a mechanical Moltres was a part of [[Pokémon Land]]. It chased Team Rocket. | |||
A Moltres appeared in a fantasy in the Fortune Teller book in ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]''. | A Moltres appeared in a fantasy in the Fortune Teller book in ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]''. [[James]] also dressed up as one. | ||
A Moltres appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in ''[[EP229|An EGG-sighting Adventure!]]''. | A Moltres appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in ''[[EP229|An EGG-sighting Adventure!]]''. | ||
A Moltres | A Moltres appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. | ||
In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Moltres was flying across the sky. | |||
A Moltres | A Moltres appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. | ||
A Moltres | A Moltres appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | ||
A Moltres appeared in ''[[XY110|An Electrifying Rage!]]'' | A Moltres appeared in a fantasy ''[[XY110|An Electrifying Rage!]]''. | ||
A Moltres appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. | A Moltres appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. | ||
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{{Animedexheader|Kanto}} | {{Animedexheader|Kanto}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|EP074|Moltres|Ash's Pokédex|Moltres, a [[Legendary Pokémon]]. Its virtues symbolize the [[Pokémon League Conference|Pokémon League competitions]].}} | {{Animedexbody|EP074|Moltres|Ash's Pokédex|Moltres, a [[Legendary Pokémon]]. Its virtues symbolize the [[Pokémon League Conference|Pokémon League competitions]].}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}} | ||
{{Animedexheader|Hoso}} | {{Animedexheader|Hoso}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|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.}} | {{Animedexbody|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.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoso}} | ||
===In Pokémon Origins=== | ===In Pokémon Origins=== | ||
[[File:Red Moltres PO.png|thumb|250px|Moltres in [[Pokémon Origins]]]] | [[File:Red Moltres PO.png|thumb|250px|Moltres in [[Pokémon Origins]]]] | ||
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Moltres in {{ka|Victory Road}} | In ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', {{OBP|Red|Origins}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Moltres in {{ka|Victory Road}}. | ||
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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 appeared in {{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth|the manga adaptation}} of ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''. | ||
Moltres also appeared in {{OBP|Pokémon the Movie 2000|graphic novel|the graphic novel adaptation}} of the same movie. | |||
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga=== | ===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga=== | ||
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===In the Pokémon Zensho manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Zensho manga=== | ||
A silhouette of Moltres appeared in | A silhouette of a Moltres appeared in [[PZ07]]. | ||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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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 | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area={{ka|Victory Road}} ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!#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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===Stats=== | ===Stats=== | ||
====Base stats==== | ====Base stats==== | ||
{{ | {{Stats | ||
|type=Fire | |type=Fire | ||
|type2=Flying | |type2=Flying | ||
|HP=90 | |||
|Attack=100 | |||
|Defense=90 | |||
|SpAtk=125 | |||
|SpDef=85 | |||
|Speed=90 | |||
|Special=125 | |||
}} | }} | ||
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===Type effectiveness=== | ===Type effectiveness=== | ||
====Moltres==== | |||
{{TypeEffectiveness | {{TypeEffectiveness | ||
|type1= | |type1=Fire | ||
|type2= | |type2=Flying | ||
|Normal= | |Normal=100 | ||
|Flying= | |Fighting=50 | ||
| | |Flying=100 | ||
|Ground= | |Poison=100 | ||
|Rock= | |Ground=0 | ||
|Bug= | |Rock=400 | ||
|Bug=25 | |||
|Ghost= | |Ghost=100 | ||
|Steel= | |Steel=50 | ||
|Fire= | |Fire=50 | ||
|Water= | |Water=200 | ||
|Grass= | |Grass=25 | ||
|Electric=200 | |Electric=200 | ||
|Psychic= 100 | |Psychic=100 | ||
|Ice= | |Ice=100 | ||
|Dragon= | |Dragon=100 | ||
|Dark= | |Dark=100 | ||
|Fairy=50 | |Fairy=50 | ||
|notes=yes | |notes=yes | ||
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|flying=ironballiv | |flying=ironballiv | ||
|oldice=2 | |oldice=2 | ||
|newground=2}} | |newground=2 | ||
}} | |||
====Galarian Moltres==== | |||
{{TypeEffectiveness | |||
|type1=Dark | |||
|type2=Flying | |||
|Normal=100 | |||
|Fighting=100 | |||
|Flying=100 | |||
|Poison=100 | |||
|Ground=0 | |||
|Rock=200 | |||
|Bug=100 | |||
|Ghost=50 | |||
|Steel=100 | |||
|Fire=100 | |||
|Water=100 | |||
|Grass=50 | |||
|Electric=200 | |||
|Psychic=0 | |||
|Ice=200 | |||
|Dragon=100 | |||
|Dark=50 | |||
|Fairy=200 | |||
|notes=yes | |||
|dark=yes | |||
|newpsychic=1 | |||
|flying=yes | |||
|newground=1 | |||
}} | |||
===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
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|defense=181 | |defense=181 | ||
|fast={{m|Fire Spin}}, {{m|Wing Attack}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}} | |fast={{m|Fire Spin}}, {{m|Wing Attack}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}} | ||
|special={{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Heat Wave}}, {{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Ancient Power}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}} | |special={{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Heat Wave}}, {{m|Overheat}}, {{m|Ancient Power}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Sky Attack}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Moltres Raid Day and Ultra Bonus 2018}}, {{m|Frustration}}{{tt|‡|As Shadow Pokémon}}, {{m|Return}}{{tt|‡|As Purified Pokémon}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Evolution=== | ===Evolution=== | ||
====Moltres==== | |||
{{Evobox-1 | {{Evobox-1 | ||
|type1=Fire | |type1=Fire | ||
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|type1-1=Fire | |type1-1=Fire | ||
|type2-1=Flying}} | |type2-1=Flying}} | ||
====Galarian Moltres==== | |||
{{Evobox-1 | |||
|type1=Dark | |||
|type2=Flying | |||
|pictype=sprite | |||
|no1=146Moltres-Galar | |||
|name1=Moltres | |||
|type1-1=Dark | |||
|type2-1=Flying | |||
}} | |||
===Sprites=== | ===Sprites=== | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Moltres may be based on legends of {{wp|Firebird#Folklore|firebird}}s such as the {{wp|Phoenix (mythology)|phoenix}}, the {{wp|Firebird (Slavic folklore)|Slavic firebird}}, or the {{wp|Bennu}}. It may also be based on the Japanese mythical bird known as 朱雀 ''{{wp|Vermilion Bird|Suzaku}}'', guardian of the South, which is not a true phoenix. | Moltres may be based on legends of {{wp|Firebird#Folklore|firebird}}s such as the {{wp|Phoenix (mythology)|phoenix}}, the {{wp|Firebird (Slavic folklore)|Slavic firebird}}, or the {{wp|Bennu}}. It may also be based on the Japanese mythical bird known as 朱雀 ''{{wp|Vermilion Bird|Suzaku}}'', guardian of the South, which is not a true phoenix. In addition, it may be based on a {{wp|heron}} because of their similarities in body shape. | ||
{{rf|Galarian}} Moltres appears to resemble a {{wp|cormorant}}. | |||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
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|de=Lavados|demeaning=From ''Lava'' | |de=Lavados|demeaning=From ''Lava'' | ||
|it=Moltres|itmeaning=Same as English name | |it=Moltres|itmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|ko=파이어 ''Faier''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name | |ko=파이어 ''{{tt|Paieo|TCPI romanized its name for Western players as 'Faier'}}''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name | ||
|zh_yue=火鳥 ''Fóníuh''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Fire bird" | |zh_yue=火鳥 ''Fóníuh''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Fire bird" | ||
|zh_cmn=火焰鳥 / 火焰鸟 ''Huǒyànniǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Flaming bird" | |zh_cmn=火焰鳥 / 火焰鸟 ''Huǒyànniǎo''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Flaming bird" | ||
|hi=मोलट्रेस ''Moltres''|himeaning=Transcription of English name | |hi=मोलट्रेस ''Moltres''|himeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|ru=Молтрес ''Moltres''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |ru=Молтрес ''Moltres''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|th=ไฟเยอร์ ''Faiyer''|thmeaning=Transcription of original Japanese name | |||
}} | }} | ||
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* [[Legendary birds]] | * [[Legendary birds]] | ||
* [[Legendary Pokémon]] | * [[Legendary Pokémon]] | ||
* [[Regional form]] | |||
==Notes== | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== |
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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.
In Galar, Moltres has a Dark/Flying regional form, set to debut in The Crown Tundra expansion of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass.
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.
Galarian Moltres is red and black, with magenta flames and a slightly curved beak that gives it an expression similar to a sneer. The energy within its body erupts in a form similar to a flame, making most Pokémon unable to even approach it. It attacks by spreading its wings wide to unleash this energy in a powerful aura that attacks the minds of its foes, inflicting deep fatigue as it burns away their energy from within. It is said to have a haughty and calm demeanor. It appears in the Crown Tundra once every few decades.[1]
Galarian Moltres is the only Pokémon that can learn the move Fiery Wrath.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Moltres (M02)
In The Power of One, Lawrence III sought a Moltres, the other two Legendary birds, and their master Lugia for his own personal collection.
Other
In All Fired Up, a Moltres fully engulfed in flames 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.
In The Search for the Legend, Butch and Cassidy attempted to capture Moltres, but they were unsuccessful.
In the Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures short Heated Battle, a Moltres hit and burnt Hoopa with a Fire-type attack before flying off.
In A Legendary Photo Op!, a Moltres was resting in the crater of Mt. Molteau. Ash and his friends joined Trevor, who was looking to photograph the Legendary bird. However, it was attacked by Team Rocket, and as a result, it attacked Ash's group, assuming they were allied with the trio. After witnessing the selfless actions of Ash and his newly evolved Talonflame, however, Moltres realized its error and left them in peace.
Minor appearances
In Island of the Giant Pokémon, a mechanical Moltres was a part of Pokémon Land. It chased Team Rocket.
A Moltres appeared in a fantasy in the Fortune Teller book in The Fortune Hunters. James also dressed up as one.
A Moltres appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in An EGG-sighting Adventure!.
A Moltres appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
In the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, a Moltres was flying across the sky.
A Moltres appeared in the opening sequence of Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
A Moltres appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A Moltres appeared in a fantasy An Electrifying Rage!.
A Moltres appeared in I Choose You!.
Pokédex entries
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In Pokémon Origins
In File 4: Charizard, Red caught a Moltres in Victory Road.
In the manga
In the movie adaptations
- Main article: Moltres (M02)
Moltres appeared in the manga adaptation of The Power of One.
Moltres also appeared in the graphic novel adaptation of the same movie.
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 Ginji was destined to destroy the world. It reappeared in a flashback in Why I Became a Pokémon. The Answer Finally Revealed!!.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
A Moltres first appeared in The Legendary Moltres Appears!!, where it was inside Victory Road and fought a Kabutops.
A 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 a Moltres appeared in PZ07.
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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In events
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 |
Held items
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Red* | Blue* | BrightPowder (100%) | |
Yellow* |
Stats
Base stats
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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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Galarian Moltres
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Learnset
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
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Evolution
Moltres
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Galarian Moltres
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Sprites
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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. In addition, it may be based on a heron because of their similarities in body shape.
Galarian Moltres appears to resemble a cormorant.
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
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Notes
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