Stats & Training
Everything pushes toward special damage here. Moltres's Sp. Atk does the work, Sp. Def pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO. Near-impossible to catch, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
This legendary Pokémon scatters embers with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.
This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.
Moltres Weakness
Type-wise, Moltres takes extra damage from Rock, Water, and Electric. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. The Fire/Flying typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. With 90 HP and balanced defenses, Moltres can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Electric |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Fighting, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x68-81% Rock Throw 4x59-71% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 4x86-102%KO Rock Throw 4x76-92% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Lapras builds →Water Pulse 2x47-56% Water Gun 2x34-41% | ||
 Qwilfish WaterPoison | C | |
 Plusle Electric | D | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x63-75% Rock Throw 4x56-67% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 4x85-100%KO Rock Throw 4x78-92% | ||
Qwilfish WaterPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Qwilfish builds →Water Gun 2x24-29% Rollout 4x38-44% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Plusle builds →Thunder 2x85-100%KO Thunderbolt 2x71-83% Spark 2x35-42% Charge Beam 2x42-50% | ||
 Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Minun builds →Thunder 2x78-92% Thunderbolt 2x63-75% Spark 2x31-38% Charge Beam 2x39-46% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Tomb 4x99-117%KO Rock Throw 4x87-103%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x59-69% Rock Throw 4x52-62% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 4x87-103%KO Rock Throw 4x70-83% Rollout 4x46-55% Rock Blast 4x40-48% | ||
 Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Whiscash builds →Surf 2x61-72% Water Pulse 2x44-52% Rock Tomb 4x54-64% Water Gun 2x29-34% | ||
Qwilfish WaterPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Qwilfish builds →Surf 2x49-59% Water Gun 2x23-28% Rollout 4x34-41% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Tomb 4x96-113%KO Rock Throw 4x81-96% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Graveler builds →Rock Tomb 4x91-108%KO Rock Throw 4x76-91% Rollout 4x48-57% Rock Blast 4x42-51% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x58-68% Rock Throw 4x48-57% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Whiscash builds →Surf 2x58-68% Water Pulse 2x41-48% Rock Tomb 4x51-60% Water Gun 2x28-34% | ||
Qwilfish WaterPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Qwilfish builds →Surf 2x48-57% Water Gun 2x24-28% Whirlpool 2x21-25% Rollout 4x32-38% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 4x120-142%KO Rock Tomb 4x95-112%KO Rock Throw 4x81-97% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Graveler builds →Rock Tomb 4x95-112%KO Rock Throw 4x77-92% Rollout 4x52-61% Rock Blast 4x43-51% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x56-66% Rock Throw 4x47-56% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Whiscash builds →Surf 2x60-71% Water Pulse 2x41-48% Rock Tomb 4x54-64% Water Gun 2x28-33% | ||
Qwilfish WaterPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Qwilfish builds →Surf 2x47-56% Brine 2x34-41% Water Gun 2x24-28% Whirlpool 2x21-25% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 4x115-136%KO Rock Tomb 4x93-110%KO Rock Throw 4x79-94% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Graveler builds →Rock Tomb 4x89-104%KO Rock Throw 4x75-89% Rollout 4x49-57% Rock Blast 4x39-47% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x53-63% Rock Throw 4x49-57% | ||
 Electrode Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodTeam Rocket Hq Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Electrode builds →Thunder 2x73-86% Thunderbolt 2x59-70% Spark 2x30-37% Charge Beam 2x35-42% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Whiscash builds →Surf 2x57-68% Water Pulse 2x39-47% Rock Tomb 4x53-63% Water Gun 2x29-34% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 4x118-139%KO Rock Tomb 4x95-112%KO Rock Throw 4x80-94% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Graveler builds →Rock Tomb 4x91-107%KO Rock Throw 4x76-90% Rollout 4x49-58% Rock Blast 4x42-49% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x53-63% Rock Throw 4x46-54% | ||
Electrode Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodTeam Rocket Hq Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Electrode builds →Thunder 2x74-87% Thunderbolt 2x60-72% Spark 2x30-36% Charge Beam 2x36-43% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Whiscash builds →Aqua Tail 2x57-67% Surf 2x59-69% Waterfall 2x51-60% Water Pulse 2x40-47% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Zapdos's Thunderbolt hits Moltres for 70-83%. Starmie's Surf hits Moltres for 74-87%. Swampert deals 40-47% with Waterfall.
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Zapdos builds →Thunderbolt 2x70-83% Heat Wave12-15% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin6-7% Surf 2x74-87% Thunderbolt 2x49-58% Ice Beam25-29% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Swampert builds →Ice Beam17-20% Waterfall 2x40-47% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 4x120-141%KO | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
No breeding, no evolution. Moltres is a Fire/Flying legendary with 580 base stat total that you obtain once and build around. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
HeartGold & SoulSilver Moltres Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn so Moltres sticks around, and the Bold nature reinforces physical wall. Roost handles sustain while Pressure does work passively.
Best Build
Moltres best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Roost
- Toxic
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Moltres's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Sky Attack and Overheat, but Rock and Grass and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Moltres in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Moltres waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Mt. Silver for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
Best Locations to Catch Moltres in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Moltres Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Moltres is a Legendary Pokemon rated C-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a support. Flamethrower with Leftovers is the standard set.
Pressure is the go-to ability for Moltres. It increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. Its hidden ability Flame Body can work in specific setups.
Moltres is a special attacker with base 125 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the support role.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, the best way to handle Moltres: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Rock, Water, and Electric-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Since Red & Blue, Moltres has appeared in 20 games. Legendary Pokemon like Moltres are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves