Moltres
#146 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Moltres
The best moves for Moltres are Fire Spin and Sky Attack when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Fire Spin | 15.3 dps |
| Sky Attack Elite TM | 48 dps |
Defense
| Fire Spin | 15.3 dps |
| Sky Attack Elite TM | 48 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
Moltres currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Moltres:
Moltres Raid Guide
Moltres has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 5 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Moltres, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Moltres is a legendary Fire & Flying Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Rock, Water and Electric moves. Moltres's strongest moveset is Fire Spin & Sky Attack and it has a Max CP of 3,465.
About
"Moltres is a Legendary 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."
Base stats
| Attack | 251 | |
| Defense | 181 | |
| Stamina | 207 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,485 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,980 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,970 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 3,465 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,475 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,218 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 175 |
Size
| Height | 2 m |
| Weight | 60 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 20 km |
Best moveset for Moltres
The best moves for Moltres are Fire Spin and Sky Attack when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Fire Spin | 15.3 dps |
| Sky Attack Elite TM | 48 dps |
Defense
| Fire Spin | 15.3 dps |
| Sky Attack Elite TM | 48 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Attack | 8 | 11.3 | 12 |
| Fire Spin | 14 | 9.1 | 15.3 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 95 | -33.3 | 38 |
| Ancient Power | 70 | -9.4 | 20 |
| Fire Blast | 140 | -23.8 | 40 |
| Overheat | 160 | -25 | 48 |
| Sky Attack Elite TM | 80 | -25 | 48 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Moltres?
Moltres is a Fire/Flying type Pokémon, which makes it especially weak against Rock moves, and weak against Water and Electric moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Moltres are:
- Rampardos,
- Tyrantrum,
- Rhyperior,
- Terrakion,
- Gigalith.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 100% |
| Tyrantrum | Rock Throw | Meteor Beam | 91% |
| Rhyperior | Smack Down | Rock Wrecker | 90% |
| Terrakion | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 88% |
| Gigalith | Smack Down | Meteor Beam | 86% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Rock Slide | 85% |
| Tyranitar | Smack Down | Stone Edge | 84% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Stone Edge | 82% |
| Lycanroc (Dusk) | Rock Throw | Stone Edge | 81% |
| Aerodactyl | Rock Throw | Rock Slide | 80% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Moltres
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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