Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Moltres's spread. It leans special with Special out front. And you'll get 3 Special stat exp per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
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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 4 resistances to work with. Moltres's special bulk (base 125 Special) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Electric |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Fighting |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x35-44% Thunder Shock 2x19-24% | ||
 Squirtle Water | D | |
Obtain MethodVermilion City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Squirtle builds →Bubble Beam 2x27-34% Bubble 2x19-24% Water Gun 2x19-24% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Onix builds →Rock Slide 4x66-78% Rock Throw 4x45-54% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 4x96-114%KO Rock Throw 4x66-78% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x33-39% Thunder Shock 2x17-21% | ||
 Magnemite Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Magnemite builds →Thunderbolt 2x51-60% Thunder Shock 2x25-30% | ||
Squirtle Water | D | |
Obtain MethodVermilion City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Squirtle builds →Bubble Beam 2x25-30% Bubble 2x17-21% Water Gun 2x17-21% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Onix builds →Rock Slide 4x67-79% Rock Throw 4x48-57% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 4x101-119%KO Rock Throw 4x67-79% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x33-40% Thunder Shock 2x16-20% | ||
Magnemite Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Magnemite builds →Thunderbolt 2x50-59% Thunder Shock 2x24-28% | ||
Squirtle Water | D | |
Obtain MethodVermilion City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Squirtle builds →Bubble Beam 2x24-28% Bubble 2x16-20% Water Gun 2x16-20% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Lapras builds →Surf 2x46-55% Thunderbolt 2x31-36% Bubble Beam 2x36-42% Water Gun 2x23-27% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Onix builds →Rock Slide 4x67-79% Rock Throw 4x46-55% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 4x97-114%KO Rock Throw 4x67-79% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Rhyhorn builds →Thunderbolt 2x17-20% Rock Slide 4x105-124%KO | ||
Magnemite Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Magnemite builds →Thunderbolt 2x50-60% Thunder Shock 2x25-30% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Onix builds →Rock Slide 4x62-73% Rock Throw 4x42-50% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 4x94-112%KO Rock Throw 4x65-77% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Rhyhorn builds →Thunderbolt 2x15-18% Rock Slide 4x98-115%KO | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Omanyte builds →Surf 2x47-56% Bubble Beam 2x34-40% Water Gun 2x22-27% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Kabuto builds →Surf 2x33-38% Bubble Beam 2x24-29% Water Gun 2x16-19% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 4x111-131%KO Rock Throw 4x77-91% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Onix builds →Rock Slide 4x65-76% Rock Throw 4x46-55% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Rhyhorn builds →Thunder 2x18-22% Thunderbolt 2x15-18% Rock Slide 4x102-120%KO | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Omanyte builds →Surf 2x49-58% Bubble Beam 2x35-42% Water Gun 2x23-27% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Kabuto builds →Hydro Pump 2x41-49% Surf 2x34-40% Bubble Beam 2x24-29% Water Gun 2x17-20% | ||
In Yellow, Exeggutor's Explosion hits Moltres for 58-69%. Snorlax's Self-Destruct hits Moltres for 80-94%.
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | S | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Exeggutor builds →Psychic31-36% Explosion58-69% | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Snorlax builds →Body Slam34-40% Self Destruct80-94% | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Alakazam builds →Psychic32-38% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | S | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Starmie builds →Blizzard21-24% Psychic25-30% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | S | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Moltres View Rhydon builds →Rock Slide 4x140-164%KO Body Slam26-31% | ||
Yellow Evolution
No breeding, no evolution. Moltres is a Fire/Flying legendary with 620 base stat total that you obtain once and build around. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Yellow Moltres Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Agility
- Fire Spin
- Hyper Beam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Moltres's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Sky Attack and Fire Blast, but Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Moltres in Yellow
Moltres is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Victory Road when your team is ready for the fight.
Best Locations to Catch Moltres in Yellow
Moltres Guide
In Yellow, Moltres is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 620 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. Fire Blast anchors the moveset.
In Yellow, Moltres's biggest threats include Golem (Rock), Gyarados (Water), and Raikou (Electric), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Golem is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage. Moltres has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Moltres is a mixed attacker with base 100 Attack and 125 Special. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
For Yellow, the core moveset is Fire Blast, Agility, Fire Spin, and Hyper Beam. Fire Blast leads at 25% usage. Agility lets it set up before sweeping.
In Yellow, the best way to handle Moltres: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
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